SPRINGFIELD — Political pressure for schools to pinch pennies collided with state lawmakers’ loyalty to teachers unions Tuesday, creating a conflict at the Capitol that some area educators fear will increase costs for schools — and eventually taxpayers.
At issue is a union-backed measure that would require outside companies to offer comparable benefits when hired by school districts for jobs that range from security and transportation duties to food service and maintenance work.
The Senate approved the plan 35-16 Tuesday. It narrowly passed the House last month and now goes to the governor’s office for review.
The bill is sponsored by Oak Park’s own Don Harmon, next time you wonder why taxes rise. Thanks also to Harmon-endorsed Todd Stroger over at the county board, preparing to raise property taxes to pay for relatives and friends in his employ.
Tax and spend, tax and spend, tax and spend: thank you, party of Todd Stroger!
Blithe Spirit 