AFSCME vs. reality | Episode 53




Illinois Rising show

Summary: <div> <b> </b>Pat Hughes, co-founder of the Illinois Opportunity Project, and Austin Berg, writer for the Illinois Policy Institute and columnist for the Illinois News Network, break down what the state’s largest government-sector union is asking for in its new contract negotiations. Hughes and Berg talk to state Rep. Randy Frese, R-Paloma, about what the next budget debate might look like after the passage of the stopgap budget. They also discuss comments made by a Chicago state senator who says politicians deserve their paychecks.</div> <div></div> <div> <b>Hosts: </b>Pat Hughes &amp; Austin Berg</div> <div> <b>Guests: </b>Vinnie Vernuccio, Randy Frese</div>