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.
Pennsylvania State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe is re-introducing four measures to end mandatory union dues payments for the union bosses. “We want to bring that tyranny of the law to an end,” he said. (Video link)
From Laura Olson’s Post-Gazette report, Lawmaker pushes bill to end mandatory union dues:
Mr. Metcalfe said he believes the bills could become a priority if state taxpayers “demand from their elected officials responsible representation, and to end the time when the unions are just pushing big dollars into campaign war chests that are ultimately purchasing those votes that so many have given to protect the unions in this state.”
Josh Hawley distances himself from pro-Right to Work pledges, aligning with union bosses like the Teamsters, despite their history of corruption.
Forced-Dues States remain stagnant at 2019 employment levels, while Right to Work states saw significant job growth post-COVID-19, highlighting the benefits of worker freedom from compulsory unionism.
If he is still majority leader in 2025, Chuck Schumer could, with help from cohorts like Tammy Baldwin, Jon Tester, and Jacky Rosen deploy the “nuclear option” against Right to Work.