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Disunion: The Government Union ReportAuthor: Commonwealth Foundation
This podcast explores news-making developments in public-sector labor policy and law across the country. Host David R. Osborne brings in guests with practical experience confronting the public policy challenges attending unionization of government employees. Language: en-us Genres: Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How Connecticut Got it Wrong: The Pension Bets That Blew Up the State’s Debt
Episode 22
Thursday, 26 February, 2026
Most government union leaders are playing a long game, and it's costing taxpayers billions. In this episode of Disunion, host David Osborne talks with Frank Ricci, a former union president and labor expert, who exposes how unions have shifted from representing workers to controlling states like Connecticut. Ricci reveals the hidden tactics they use to manipulate negotiations, evade accountability, and push policies that drain public resources. Discover the risky strategies unions deploy during contract talks, how public officials are often handcuffed, and what real leadership looks like in the fight to restore balance at the bargaining table.
