The Progressive Government Union War on America

Public sector unions, with millions in dues and political sway, fuel progressive agendas, dominating local elections and reshaping America from city halls to state capitals. Public sector unions constitute the bedrock of progressive power in the United States. The estimated total nationwide membership exceeds 7 million, or 32 percent of all public employees. This compares to an equal number of unionized employees in the private sector, 7 million, but that only represents 6 percent of private sector employees. The fact that one in three public employees are dues-paying union members gives them influence in the public sector far in excess...