As member of AFSCME myself, I was really happy to hear these words from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the de facto leader of the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party. I thought I'd quickly share them with the folks here.
I believe in government and in public service. I’m tired of hearing the relentless criticism directed at government employees. I’m tired of hearing from those who want to slash your pensions. Pensions aren’t charity or some giveaway. Pensions are salaried payments that you agreed to put aside for your retirement. You earn that pension like you earn your paycheck – by working hard every single day. And you have a right to what you have earned.