As reported here, Gov. Chris Gregoire is facing another lawsuit from notable political supporters over her decision to skip agreed-to raises and benefits for government workers.
Gregoire, a Democrat, was sued Monday by a local branch of the Service Employees International Union 775, which represents about 25,000 home health care workers in Washington state.
The union objects to Gregoire's recently released budget proposal, which didn't include more than $26.8 million in raises, benefits and training money for workers represented by SEIU 775.
Well, isn't that just special. At a time when the State deficit is in the billions, and the global economy is in shreds, the unions still want theirs. Just like the UAW not being willing to give a little to help their own industry (thereby slitting their own throats, eh?), the SEIU is suing their own candidate to try to force the realization of campaign promises made - promises that were made before the global financial crisis, mind you - even though there is no feasible way the State can actually afford this.
While it appears that Gregoire is biting the hand that fed her, it also appears that the union is cutting off their own nose to spite their face.
This should be a fun one to watch. Stay tuned!
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