Winter Reading Series: Labor
Gov. Christie’s battles with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) have escalated into a larger showdown with the state’s labor movement. But the governor's attacks on public sector employees and benefits have struck a chord with New Jerseyans -- who've suffered layoffs and pay cuts, seen their homes and 401k plans drop in value, and are paying more every year for taxes and healthcare.
The following reading list looks ahead to the battle over the next state worker contract and back at the recently adopted arbitration reforms.
Christie vs. the Public Employee Unions, Round II
Biography of an Ideal: A History of the Federal Civil Service
Civil Service Reform: Examining State and Local Government Cases
Labor Clout: Charlie Wowkanech and the Exercise of Power
Report of the Joint Legislative Committee on Public Employee Benefit Reforms