Big Labor Benefits
The logic behind this tax giveaway is that union health plans, which are lavish, would be subject to higher taxes than those of workers with regular private sector health care plans.
Sen. Johnson and Rep. Herseth -- Are You Listening?
The Mitchell Republic newspaper has weighed in against the card Check Forced Unionism Bill. Will members of the South Dakota congressional delegation listen? Remember, even former South Dakota Senator and presidential candidate George McGovern (D) has come out in strong opposition to the bill.
SEIU's Organizing Tactics Exposed
Interested in knowing what the country would be like if the Card Check Forced Unionism bill became law? Look no further than Fresno County, California for your answer. Homecare workers report scores of incidents of voter intimidation, illegal threats…
Montana in Play?
As big labor tries to grind out 60 votes on the Card Check Forced Unionism bill, it is critical to note that the two Democrat Senators from Montana have yet to stake out an official position. If you live in…
Forced Unionism: Job One! Or is that Reason One
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA), the House Minority Whip, correctly charged that taxpayers are footing the bill for the General Motors, United Autoworkers Union bailout because Michigan refuses to enact a Right to Work law. “I think all of us can look…
Forced Subsidization of Union Pensions
The Examiner has reported that big labor’s pension plans are underfunded understands that the Forced Unionism Card Check Bill is an effort to force subsidization of these failing plans: Private firms could be required to save underfunded union pension plans even…
SEIU Intimidation Tactics
The Business Journal reports that “In two separate incidents this week, workers for the Service Employees International Union have been accused of acts of vandalism toward opposing union supporters.” Take note, these pressure tactics are associated with a mail-in ballot — the…
Young Shows His Old Colors
Rep. Don Young is a pro-forced unionism Republican who often sings off big labor’s song sheet. He is at it again. The Anchorage Daily News reports Young is denying that the Forced Unionism Card Check Bill will eliminate the secret ballot: One…
Millions for Government-Run Health Care
Backed by funding from forced-union dues taken from workers, the AFL-CIO and other big labor union are preparing to spend nearly $100 million to push for enactment of a government-run health care program.