Claim: Chris Christie is misrepresenting the facts about New Jersey union contract negotiations under his predecessor. Christie has been battling state unions since becoming New Jersey governor in 2010. On CBS' "Face the Nation" Feb. 27, he exaggerated the generosity of contract terms negotiated  by Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's administration. He also misquoted Corzine's comments at a state worker rally. Christie and host Bob Schieffer discussed the budget showdown in Wisconsin and whether state workers had the right to collective bargaining.
Fact-check: Christie Misrepresents State Workers' Contract - FactCheck.org
Verdict: chris christie is misrepresenting the facts about new jersey union contract negotiations under his predecessor. christie has been battling state unions since becoming new jersey governor in 2010. on cbs' "face the nation" feb. 27, he exaggerated the generosity of contract terms negotiated  by democratic gov. jon corzine's administration. he also misquoted corzine's comments at a state worker rally. christie and host bob schieffer discussed the budget showdown in wisconsin and whether state workers had the right to collective bargaining.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Eugene Kiely
Date published: 2011-02-28T22:33:56