The Proposed Changes to Collective Bargaining

There are a few important things to remember about the proposed changes to collective bargaining that was discussed this past week at the Iowa State House.

1. This bill has nothing to do with changing Iowa's Right to Work status, so Republicans need to stop screaming about Fair Share.
2. The bill would only open up certain things for negotiations. People understand that if you negotiate for something, you will likely have to give up something in return. Many times in negotiations both sides know the resources available and they are simply negotiating how those will be allocated.
   
3. The proposed changes would give public employees the same rights in collective bargaining as private employees have.