Union workers at Kimberly Clark agree to a contract that while it raises wages, requires them to pay more into their pension plan.

Chief negotiator for the Steelworkers union, Carl Jones said:

“The pension freeze — obviously, the international couldn’t agree with it — it’s there. Certainly, we’re disappointed with the offer. Only thing is, it’s a democracy out there.”


By out there Jones means the voting union membership. Smart and decent men and women who understand how the private-sector economy works and the importance of staying competitive.

Now, how fair would it be to raise taxes on these workers to pay to sustain the lavish pension system enjoyed by public employees?