All four of their endorsed candidates won. Council members look to us when they have to make a decision because they respect our time in the city and our thoughts. This increased union involvement in the affairs of the city is paying off not only for city workers, but also for the citizens of Moline. A city of 45,000 along the Iowa border, Moline has always appreciated its public employees, especially its sanitation workers. If there s an abandoned Volvo on the curb, those guys will pack it up and tote it off.
People love their city services.
Since their public employees have gotten involved in politics, however, the citizens of Moline have even more to appreciate. And, yes, we do. The city is getting its money s worth in other ways, as well. Schulte explains that worker-friendly council members are successfully tackling issues of importance to Moline, including crime prevention, neighborhood beautification and snow removal. You know that when these people are going to bat for you, you need to give a little extra effort.