Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix

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Members from several public unions gathered at the Arizona State House to speak out against legislation that they believe would harm not only workers, but also members of the general public as a whole. USA. 9th February 2012

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in Politics, on the 9th of February 2012

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A woman passes out signs to union members and supporters.

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A man looks at a large sign at the rally.

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A woman holds a sign in support at the rally that reads: 'Stop the assault on workers' rights.'

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A woman and child attend the rally.

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AFSCME union Executive Director, Roman Ulman, seen at the rally.

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Arizona House of Representatives minority whip Steve M. Gallardo.

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A woman holds a sign in support at the rally that reads: 'Stop the assault on workers' rights.'

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AFSCME union Executive Director Roman Ulman.

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Arizona House of Representatives minority whip Steve M. Gallardo.

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Arizona House of Representatives minority whip Steve M. Gallardo.

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Signs seen at the rally.

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The state of Arizona is poised to pass far reaching limits on the activities of public unions. Based on legislation passed in Wisconsin, union members feel the legislation would kill an already weak union system in Arizona.
Speakers and attendees spoke out against the shadowy organization ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) and the Goldwater Institute that bring legislators and captains of industry behind closed doors to write legislation with a conservative agenda.