Evidence Keeps Piling Up: Unions Are Very, Very, Very Good for Workers
The Evidence Keeps Piling Up: Unions Are Good For US Workers (Very Good) – http://t.co/l4beuwAkyS Source: www.commondreams.org
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Strong unions, strong middle class – Fond du Lac Reporter
Gov. Walker is tearing down everything unions have done for us Source: www.fdlreporter.com
Walker to call for ending federal employee unions, abolishing NLRB – Fox News
Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker on Monday will call for sweeping restrictions on organized labor in the U.S., seeking to replicate nationwide his successful effort as Wisconsin’s governor to curb the power of unions. Source: www.foxnews.com
Out of Touch Labor Union Bosses Use Deception To Cling To Power – Daily Caller
Unions have not been a good stewards of members’ resources and, whenever possible, workers are choosing to leave. Source: dailycaller.com
Does the 8-hour day and 40-hour week come from Henry Ford, or labor unions? – PolitiFact
On Labor Day weekend, it’s not unusual to see claims about unions circulating on social media — both favorable and unfavorable. Source: www.politifact.com
Sanders campaign says 70000 labor union members joined Wednesday conference call – Washington Post
Sanders campaign says 70000 labor union members joined Wednesday conference call Washington Post The Democratic presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders said that 70,000 labor union members across the country participated in a conference call… Source: www.washingtonpost.com
Scott Walker Details Plan to Curb the Power of Labor Unions – New York Times
Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin is calling for anti-union measures that, if carried out, would greatly reduce the influence of organized labor in public and private workplaces. Source: www.nytimes.com
Wisconsin labor unions contribute $64000 to Republicans – Wisconsin Gazette
Ten political action committees (PACs) controlled by labor unions that represent police, firefighters, plumbers, carpenters and construction workers contributed about $64,000 during the first six months of 2015 to Republican campaign committees. Source: www.wisconsingazette.com
Democrats and labor unions are doomed without each other – and so are we – The Hill (blog)
Unions aren’t simply economic actors. They’re political actors. Source: thehill.com
Labor Board Says Contractors’ Workers Can Bargain With Parent Company
A ruling by the National Labor Relations Board made it substantially easier for unions to bargain for higher wages and benefits. Source: www.nytimes.com