from a linked article on the site-
When asked if he agreed with the characterization of Emanuel as a strongly anti-union mayor, Brandon says, "I totally disagree."
"We just finished successfully negotiating a contract in which almost 4,000 of our members have been guaranteed no layoffs for the next three years. There have been 250 additional people hired in the city of Chicago bargaining unit since the mayor's been [in office]. He's never come out and said he's 'anti-union,' although the way he started out, you would have perceived that." Local 73, Brandon says, "was the first union that felt the wrath of Mayor Emanuel," with a number of layoffs coming shortly after the mayor took office.
"We've been able, for a period of time, to get to a point of dialogue where we've been able to get some gains and maintain some job security for the members of Local 73, and that's very important to us."
sorry haters. see, this is what makes me good w rahm as a mayor. like his former boss, the public perception is one thing, the facts say another. accomplishments are forgotten, and the future is forecast based on not much.
he got the endorsement of every major environmental group in the state.
he totally gets the food system, and has done much to make food deserts bloom.
he has expanded urban farming and improved farmers markets. he got whole foods to build a store in the worst neighborhood in the city.
he has brought a lot of jobs to the city. a lot. good jobs.
he overhauled the city college system, and established full scholarships for all cps graduates in need.
he even got some givebacks on the parking meter deal.
i like chuy fine, i really do. i wont be upset if he wins.
i just wish that emanuel was seen clearly, not through a tilted lens. rahm derangement.
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