Wisconsin Republicans propose 7-day work week at behest of business lobby

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/01/14/wisconsin-republicans-propose-7-day-work-week-at-behest-of-business-lobby/



Wisconsin Republicans propose 7-day work week at behest of business lobby
By David Ferguson
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 16:02 EST

A pair of Republican legislators in Wisconsin are circulating a draft of a bill that would allow a 7-day work week for the state’s workers. According to the Stephen Points Journal newspaper, the two lawmakers are floating the bill on behalf of the state’s largest anti-union business lobby, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.

The bill is a “slap in the face” to the state’s public labor unions, which lost most of their power when Gov. Scott Walker (R) stripped them of their ability to bargain collectively in 2011. It was proposed by state Sens. Glenn Grothman (R) of West Bend and Mark Born (R) of Beaver Dam.

“Even God said rest on the seventh day,” protested David Reardon, secretary-treasurer for Teamsters Local 662.“I would hate to see that Republican bill pass. Some employers would really take advantage of that.”

Republicans say that the bill will expand workers’ opportunities to make money by working unconventional hours. They promise that the 7-day work week will increase productivity in the state and stimulate revenue.

[liberal N proud]

1. They really do want to return to the days of the sweat shops

[charmay]

2. This is what happens when republicans are allowed total power.

[Squinch]

3. Because there are too many worker people anyway. Use them up and when you do, get new ones.

He looks more and more like a weasel every day.