Mt. Vernon Independent Democrats "Our Mission"

“If that body of elected officials are ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. As members of Mt. Vernon Independent Democrats we will demand any fraud of the people be stopped.”

The Mt. Vernon Independent Democrats (MVID) will use innovative grassroots organizing strategies to help candidates break through the political glass ceiling. The MVID will target and mobilize support for all the races (including any important ballot measures) in one coordinated campaign. We also recruit and endorse strong community activist early in their political careers, recognizing that a candidate may have to run more than once to win.

The Mount Vernon Independent Democrats will be the voice for residents of Mt. Vernon in the politics of the Democratic Party. Born from the idea of the need of reform of the usual party boss rule for political gain without gain for the people in Mt. Vernon that includes all ethic groups and economic backgrounds.

As Independent Democrats we will continue to support progressive government and issues, help elect honest and intelligent public officials, and supports deserving and qualified judicial candidates. We serve as a direct conduit to local elected officials, organize forums to introduce prospective candidates to the voters, and then organize support behind our endorsed candidates.

With the MVID dedicated membership, and its network with other grassroots and community organizations, the MVID offers distinct benefits to both the candidates and the causes we support, as well as to the people who contribute to them. This is an organization "For the People and by the People."

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Anti- Labor, Anti-Union, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will raise Money for Rob Astorino to kill Unions in New York

It has been reported that anti-labor Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will be the main attraction for a fundraiser on June 9 to raise money for Republican Rob Astorino.

The presence of Scott Walker is a clear indication to New York voters that Rob Astorino is anti-labor, and anti middle class. It also indicates the first steps of possible Kotch Brothers money to flow in New York elections.

Astorino has made it clear in many statements that he will follow the footsteps of Gov. Scott Walker if he becomes Governor of New York.

In the past Rob Astorino made promises to Corporations to lower county workers salaries so that the business tax base could be lowered in 2010. Many county employees can't even afford to live in Westchester.

As Independent Democrats, we warn Union Bosses, especially Westchester Union Bosses and law enforcement organizations that failed to do their homework and endorsed him for County Executive and giving him the platform to run for Governor this fall. 

Here's a few points that Astorino believes that unions are “choking” NY’s governments:

*Change state laws so unions won't have pay hikes or benefits “locked in,” even without a new contract.

*Changing the Triborough Amendment, which now keeps public-employee-union contracts in effect even after they expire.

*No retroactive payments: The new contract starts when it’s signed.

Below is an Op-Ed by Mr. Astorino and he’s making it clear what his goals will be for labor and against any advancement of union benefits and rights.

Astorino - New York Post 

Will the New York State Fraternal Order of Police; Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association; Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants Association; Westchester County Police PBA; Westchester County District Attorney Investigators and others support him for Governor?

Should these same law enforcement unions and associations continue to support him after time and time again he made it clear he was against labor rights?

If they do ,they have co-signed the end of labor rights as we know it in New York State.

Rob Astorino fooled us as County Executive. Middle Class New York Cannot afford him as Governor.


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