Firefighting parasites...

From Las Vegas Now:

The president of the Clark County Firefighter's Union is speaking out after firefighters salaries were criticized, mainly for the overtime they're raking in.

Beaman says it's the county who is making decisions on how to pay employees. According to a county report, firefighters earn an average of $180,000 a year including benefits -- a good portion of that is overtime.

Yep, on average $180k a year -- for a profession that doesn't require a college education.

"And their taxes have go up to cover my raise."

You've got to appreciate this union thug for at least speaking candidly. From the New York Post:

Oops. An Albany cop-union boss just let the protect-and-serve mask slip.

Albany Police Officers Union President Chris Mesley says that, regardless of the faltering economy, a no-raise new contract is unacceptable.

And to hell with the public.

"I'm not running a popularity contest here," Mesley said. "If I'm the bad guy to the average citizen . . . and their taxes have go up to cover my raise, I'm very sorry about that, but I have to look out for myself and my membership."

Mesley added: "As the president of the local, I will not accept 'zeroes.' If that means . . . ticking off some taxpayers, then so be it."