Archive for July 2019
NILRR: Compulsory Unionism ‘By a Government Decree’ in West Virginia?
West Virginia’s wage-and-salary income gain was greater than those of 47 of the other 49 states, and more than 50 percent greater than the national average.
Read MoreState Monopoly-Bargaining Laws Closely Correlated With Higher Taxes
For many years, observers of American public policy-making have recognized that Big Labor officials, and especially the bosses of government-sector unions, are our country’s most powerful lobby for Tax-and-Spend politics.…
Read MoreRats and Roaches Protected in Picketing Ruling
Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis considers picketing with rats and roaches (inflatable ones) a protected First Amendment activity as he ruled on a complaint by Shop-Rite’s owner Kevin Mannix. Richard Khavkine…
Read MoreIllinois Teacher Association Lead Legislators by the Nose
Illinois Education Association union officials know what they are doing when they persuaded the legislature to double the bump retiring teachers receive just before they ride off into the sunset. …
Read MoreSEIU Local Behind Strike Planned for
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 26 officials are working hand-in-glove with some local organizations (representing approximately 30% of the warehouse workforce) to strike on Monday, Amazon Prime Day 1. …
Read MoreEugene Scalia Nominated for Labor Secretary
The Department of Labor was established to administer federal labor laws and to ensure workers’ work-related benefits and rights under those laws are advanced. President Trump has nominated Eugene Scalia…
Read MoreCalifornia Union Official Pleads Guilty To Destroying and Concealing Financial Records
While acting as the Financial Secretary for a Long Beach United Steelworkers, Tatia Clark destroyed union financial records. According to a Long Beach Post article, “Dutton and Clark were charged…
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