“Unions” imply strikes, and public workers should not be allowed to strike.
The idea of “working for the public” means something like “working for the greater good”.
I know, I know. Worn out concepts...
Especially when we as taxpayers get no breaks in paying taxes while government workers are out on vacation strike.
The idea of “working for the public” means something like “working for the greater good”.
That's the funny thing. If they really do believe they are doing the public a favor, then why take any salary? If these loser non-teachers really believe that they are doing this "for the children" then they should have no problems taking pay cuts or even working for free. Of course, most of us don't think that public sector workers should work for free, but the idea that they should is the logical extension of their mentality of thinking they're doing us all a favor.
Insisting that civilian public sector workers be compensated in a manner similar to the private sector is not asking too much.