Re: what they're worrying about
Wisconsin has a $4 billion deficit.
The new proposal would have public employees make a 5.8 percent contribution to their pension plan, and 12 percent of health care benefits. At present, this would not apply to police, firefighters and state troopers.
This article details what most people pay for health care benefits.
The objective here is to create a fiscal situation that will NOT require people to lose their jobs, which is exactly the opposite of what you're saying.