GOP’s ‘Dangerous Liaison’ With Union Bigwigs
Josh Hawley distances himself from pro-Right to Work pledges, aligning with union bosses like the Teamsters, despite their history of corruption.
For one of the most powerful unions in America, the teacher’s union has a real image problem — and rightfully so. Only 22% of Americans believe that unionization of teacher’s have a had a positive effect on education. In the past few days we have seen a couple of example as to why that is the case.
In Illinois, the teacher’s union is threatening the strike and in Wisconsin union bosses are bragging about pushing for the recall of Scott Walker in the schools. Of course, none of these positions help children in anyway, shape or form. No wonder parents recognize that forced unionism in our schools is not good for education.
Josh Hawley distances himself from pro-Right to Work pledges, aligning with union bosses like the Teamsters, despite their history of corruption.
Six of the bottom seven states for purchasing power are forced-unionism states, highlighting the economic impact of compulsory union membership.
Michigan's K-12 school enrollment has dropped by 4.9% since 2019, and many parents have moved their children to states with less powerful unions or enrolled them in charter schools, leading to a 3.3% increase in charter school enrollment.