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Bob McLinn, a labor union president who left his job with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections in March, collects signatures to recall Gov. Scott Walker in Madison, Wis., on Nov. 19, 2011.
Tuesday, Dec. 06, 2011

Open quoteThe idea was you could retire with respect and dignity. But that whole idea has been slashed now, and I felt like, What is the point? Close quote

  • BOB MCLINN,
  • a 63-year-old labor-union president, who left his job in the Wisconsin Department of Corrections earlier than he had planned
Photo: Narayan Mahon / The New York Times / Redux | Source: NY Times