Barbara Maynard

Californians for Retirement Security

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Member of the Board of Californians for Retirement Security, which represents many public sector unions in California, ranging from police officers and fire fighters to teachers unions; former spokesperson for the Coalition of LA City Unions

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Last week's national election story was the  failed recall  of Republican Governor Scott Walker in Wisconsin, a state where Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided.  There's…

Democrats and Public Unions: A Rift between Friends?

Last week's national election story was the failed recall of Republican Governor Scott Walker in Wisconsin, a state where Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided.  There's…

from Which Way, L.A.?

Last week's  failed recall  of Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker was bad news for public employee unions in a crucial swing state.

Public Unions and Democrats: A Rift between Friends?

Last week's failed recall of Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker was bad news for public employee unions in a crucial swing state.

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LA Mayor Villaraigosa says he'll veto an early retirement program he once supported.

Facing Huge Shortfall, City Budget Negotiations Continue

LA Mayor Villaraigosa says he'll veto an early retirement program he once supported.

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