An amendment to a school emergency allergy bill, (HB 803) instituting “paycheck protection” was defeated 28-20, yesterday, Oct. 15.

All Democrats voted nay excepted for LeAnna Washington who didn’t vote. They were joined by Republicans Pat Browne, Stewart Greenleaf, Bob Mensch, John Rafferty, Tommy Tomlinson and Eric Erickson.

Erickson represents the 26th District in Delaware County. There is no point in giving him grief, though, as he vacates his seat this December. We are disappointed it should be noted. He has indicated paycheck protection is not something he opposed.

The others, except for Browne who represents Lehigh County, also represent the Philadelphia suburbs.

Paycheck protection would end the almost universal Pennsylvania practice of union dues, fees and political contributions being automatically deducted from the paychecks of government employees including those in the public schools.


http://billlawrenceonline.com/paycheck-p...dment-defeated/

"Paycheck protection would end the almost universal Pennsylvania practice of union dues, fees and political contributions being automatically deducted from the paychecks of government employees including those in the public schools."

From the name you would think it did the exact opposite,and ended those practices,wouldn't you?

When the politicians start playing word games like that to hide what they are doing from the typical uninformed voter,you know that even they know what they are doing is wrong.

Pete, it does end the practice. It's why the union bosses are fighting it so hard.

You are right and I was wrong. I was confused by the way the article was written.