The Unions Are To Blame

Leaders in the school reform movement say self-interested teachers unions are to blame for the state of education. The talking point claims that the unions are only there to tie negotiations up with red tape, ensuring that expensive benefits remain in place and poor teachers stay in the classroom. The unions say their members' benefits are being unfairly targeted to fix state and local budget shortfalls across the country, and point to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's bill to dismantle public workers' collective bargaining rights.