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Inequality of wealth series takes a look at labor unions

In the continuing series by Slate.com regarding the inequality of wealth (which is a must read, IMHO) today’s story deals with labor unions affect. I thought this was a pertinent story because whenever we write stories about public salaries, the … Continue reading

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Is the private sector underpaying or does the public sector over pay?

That is a question I have been thinking about lately while covering the ongoing dispute between the city of Glendora and its municipal employees association as well as when looking at the salaries of various city employees. Is the private … Continue reading

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Claims of liar may have been exaggerated at Glendora council meeting

Wendell Phillips, the attorney representing the Glendora municipal employees association, took a beating at the council meeting Tuesday night. In the process of making a unanimous vote to impose contract concessions on the association, many council members questioned Phillips handling … Continue reading

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