Day: October 16, 2015

By Sen. Scott Wagner

I reported in my Oct. 14 email blast that the Pennsylvania State Senate passed SB 501 – Paycheck Protection – to not allow deduction of union dues by state agencies from public sector union employee paychecks for political purposes.

Passing SB501 in the Senate is the first hurdle – the second hurdle is to get it passed by the State House.

Upon passage by the House, SB 501 will go to Governor Wolf’s desk for passage or it will be vetoed.

I have reported repeatedly that public sector unions are controlling Harrisburg, specifically the PSEA – (Pennsylvania State Education Association) – The Teachers Union.

Last evening reporter Mark Hall with ABC27 did a story on the Paycheck Protection issue….and…..who do you think is squawking the loudest…..the PSEA….Not a surprise !

Click here for the full report.

Mark Hall also reported that Governor Wolf does not support SB501 – Paycheck Protection – Not a surprise !

Does anyone remember when Governor Wolf was campaigning and he stated that he wanted more transparency and more government and political reforms?

Governor Wolf accepted large contributions from public sector unions and the PSEA was one of the largest contributors during his campaign for governor.

Fact #1  – Governor Wolf is owned by public sector unions.

Fact #2   – The public sector unions will do anything to protect their gravy train method of collecting dues for political purposes.

Fact #3  – If paycheck protection does not become reality then forget pension reform and property tax reform or elimination.

Fact #4 – The PSEA will put severe pressure on any elected official who has ever accepted a political contribution from them to defeat paycheck protection legislation.