Fighting Childcare Unionization “Foolish” Says Legislator

On today’s Fightin Words podcast: In the wake of this week’s SCOTUS rulings, State Representative Ryan Winkler tussles with Republicans on Twitter, calling activists who resist the forced unionization of childcare businesses “foolish.” Why his opinion proves not just distasteful, but dangerous.

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@nwlaroche Unions raise wages. Dues are a small fraction of the financial benefit unions provide. Childcare activists are foolish.

— Ryan Winkler (@RepRyanWinkler) June 30, 2014