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Stop the Governor's Attack on Workers
Governor Schwarzenegger’s top advisors announced his strategy to create a "phenomenon of anger" against union members. The Governor could put this strategy into action during a special election he plans to call in the next few days.
If you don’t support the Governor’s Special Election to attack union members - which will cost taxpayers $80 million dollars - send him a message now.
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Subject: I do not support the special election
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
Please stop using scapegoat tactics against union members, as reported in the LA Times. I'm offended that your campaign advisors plan to create a "phenomenon of anger" towards public workers like teachers, firefighters, nurses and police. These workers protect and serve our communities and deserve respect, not anger.
The special election you plan to call will do nothing but hurt workers and taxpayers. The $80 million it would cost could be spent to hire more teachers, give our kids new schoolbooks, or help seniors afford their prescriptions.
Do not waste $80 million of our hard-earned taxpayer money in calling this special election.
Sincerely,
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Campaign Launched:
June 10, 2005
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What did Governor Schwarzenegger's Administration say about union members?
In a shocking report this Sunday, the Los Angeles Times revealed that on a private phone line for campaign contributors, Governor Schwarzenegger’s top advisors announced their strategy to create a "phenomenon of anger" against union members. The phone call outlined a plan to persuade voters that public-worker unions – including firefighters, teachers and nurses – are the cause of our State’s problems.
What will be on the ballot if a special election is called?
The initiatives on the ballot for a potential special election directly attack working people and our unions. The “Teacher Tenure” initiative reduces teacher job security and contract protections. The “Budget Cap” would reduce the checks and balances that protect funding for education and other services. And the “Paycheck Deception” measure would silence the voice of union members in the political process.
Who will a special election benefit?
The initiatives on the ballot for a possible special election will serve to further weaken the input of workers in the political process. Governor Schwarzenegger has raised a record-breaking $26 million in campaign contributions, much of it from large corporations. The Governor’s corporate donors have directly benefited from his vetoes of worker and consumer protection laws such as prescription drug reform, a ban on offshoring U.S. jobs, a minimum wage increase and a car buyer’s bill of rights, among others.
What would the special election cost to taxpayers?
The special election you have proposed would cost taxpayers $80 million dollars! Even the Governor’s own Secretary of Elections has opposed the idea. The money would have to be paid by already cash-strapped counties at a time when the Governor has made budget cuts to education, health care and other needed services for California.
For more information on the potential special election or on Governor Schwarzenegger's record, go to www.calaborfed.org.
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