The headline of this Sun-Times article says it all: “Unions win as Illinois lawmakers put off pension reform until fall.” See the article here.

The truth is that unions spearheaded a potent grassroots effort and pressured lawmakers into turning against the commonsense measure. Once again special interests have won the day in Springfield. And don’t believe that lawmakers will have more courage in the fall when their campaigns have begun and they’re looking for union support in their re-election bids…it is even less likely that they will support the measure then.

Be an Ambassador: Lawmakers have come home from the summer and will be attending and holding public events. Make sure you attend to voice your displeasure at their inability to enact this important fiscal reform, while encourage those who support the measure to push even harder for its passage.