Franken Didn't Take Long
It took newly sworn in Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) about 20 minutes to ignore the pleas of his constituents and cosponsor the Card Check Forced Unionism bill.
U.S. Senator Bennet's cynicism exposed
Sen. Michael Bennet is sending one response to freedom-loving constituents who write him urging to oppose S. 560, and another to union militants who write him urging him to support S. 560. Columnist Mike Rosen quotes from both responses.
Forced Unionism Bill Vote “Imminent”
According to AFL-CIO spokesman Marty Marks, a vote in the Senate on the Forced Unionism Card Check bill is “imminent.” ”Everything has kind of been waiting on Al Franken being seated in Minnesota,” Marks said during a visit to Somerset, Massachusetts.
Franken Means Card Check Bill Moving
A decision to force the seating of Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken to the US Senate is “a critical step toward passing” the Card Check Forced Unionism bill AFL-CIO boss John Sweeney said.
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 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…
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…