Extravagent Former SEIU Chief Dies         

          Gus Bevona, the very personification of the fat-cat, thug-promoting union boss, died last month of unknown causes.  The New York Times reported that Bevona, whose father was suspected of having mob ties, headed New York City’s Local 32B-32J of the Service Employees International Union for nearly two decades.  While the hard-working members of his union were making less that $30,000 a year, Bevona had a $450,000 a year salary and a lifestyle to match.  Andy Stern, the far left former head of the ‘purple shirts’ at the radical SEIU and a close protégé of Barack Obama, could only say that this salary was ‘excessive’.  Bevona stepped down from his position in 1999. 

          If unions are to remain relevant, they must be taken back by their members.  Do you know how much the bosses of your union make each year?  Is your hard-earned monthly union dues payment going to support their extravagant lifestyle?  It might be interesting to pay a visit to the offices of your union ‘leaders’ and check out the lavish digs that you finance.  If you’ve had enough, go to union meetings and voice your disapproval concerning what they do with your monthly dues.  Let them know that you disapprove of having your money go to support the campaigns of liberal politicians who you oppose.  Tell them that you are fed up with how they protect poor performing co-workers for whom you have to take up the slack.  And finally, tell them that you want to keep the right to a secret ballot in all union issues!