How Public Sector Unions Divide the Democrats

Solidarity Whenever?

Paying for all those pensions inevitably means less money for parks and schools. It’s a conundrum Democrats can no longer ignore.

Published Dec. 29 2014 5:45AM EST

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In the wake of the midterm elections, the Democratic Party’s centrist and populist factions have been locked in a bitter family feud. Public employee unions are a little-acknowledged driver of this conflict.

Daniel DiSalvo

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How Public Sector Unions Divide the Democrats

Paying for all those pensions inevitably means less money for parks and schools. It’s a conundrum Democrats can no longer ignore.

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Daniel DiSalvo