Perhaps somewhat ironically, on the same day the Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments on how the state will handle its $111 billion pension shortfall, hundreds of union-backed protestors filled the state’s capitol to protest Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget cuts.
via the State-Journal Register:
Puppets, a funeral, chants and a group of about 1,500 were on display Wednesday as protesters filled the Capitol in defiance of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget cuts.
The group known as We Rise — a coalition of organizations including the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Illinois and Action Now — packed the Capitol both outside the governor’s office and in the House gallery. Protesters also held a mock burial for the working class outside the Executive Mansion.
According to the SJR, “We Rise” is a “coalition of organizations including the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Illinois and Action Now…”
We shal not b moved, blocking House gallery in Sprngfld. The rich must pay their fair share. #WeRise #weRiseIL pic.twitter.com/4Jx51Pqmuv
— SEIU HCIIMK (@SEIUhciimk) March 11, 2015
"What do we want?"
"TAX THE RICH!"
#WeRise #WeRiseIL #RaunerBudget #twill #Illinois #Springfield #childcare #taxes pic.twitter.com/8jmur8ZRdR
— Action Now (@ActionNowChi) March 11, 2015
Big turnout in Springfield today against proposed state budget cuts #WeRiseIL
http://t.co/8k67fais72 pic.twitter.com/hgOUl5p40H
— David Spencer (@Spencevision) March 11, 2015
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Speaking of fair share how about those retired teachers start paying state income tax