Posts by NILRR Staff
NILRR Right to Clips March 17 2017
Manufacturing Moves to Right to Work States cnsnews.com, March 15, 2017 by Stan Greer Ever since the first state Right to Work laws were enacted back in the 1940’s, the share of total U.S. manufacturing employment located in such states has been consistently rising. Alexander Defends Delaying Confirmation to Meet With Trump freebeacon.com, March 17,…
Read MoreNILRR Right to Work Clips March 10, 2017
“Backfire” Possible, says Right to Work Group Alton Daily News Online, March 07, 2017 Regardless, NRTW President Mark Mix said the real possibility of a strike means the union, which is a private entity, could call a strike and withhold services taxpayers deserve. “That’s just wrong,” he said. “The idea of letting people join unions…
Read MoreNILRR Right to Work Clipsheet March 03, 2017
Seventh Circuit hears arguments over IL ‘fair share’ union fees; case may be headed to SCOTUS Cook County Record Online, March 01, 2017 However, attorney William Messenger, of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, echoing a brief his foundation filed in the case along with the Chicago-based Liberty Justice Center, agreed with Judge…
Read MoreNILRR Right to Work in the News February 10, 2017
In fast ruling, judge upholds SEIU Local 1000 dues collection The Sacramento Bee Online, February 08, 2017 A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a right-to-work lawsuit that sought to upend the way state government’s largest union collects dues from employees who do not want to fund political activities. James Young of the National…
Read MoreNILRR Right to Work in the News February 03, 2017
National right-to-work bill introduced in Congress Washington Examiner Online, February 02, 2017 Republican lawmakers introduced legislation Wednesday that would prohibit workers from being required to support a union, making right-to-work laws the national standard. If enacted, the legislation would be a major challenge for organized labor, which has long counted on union-management contracts that force…
Read MoreNILRR Right to Work in the News January 20, 2017
History indicates wages will rise in Right to Work Missouri Springfield (MO) News-Leader Online, January 11, 2017 History indicates that wages will rise in Right to Work Missouri. Since early 2012, four states have banned compulsory union dues, and in two of these states – Indiana and Michigan – unionism has now been voluntary…
Read MoreKentucky became a Right To Work State
On Saturday, Kentucky became the 27th Right To Work, video from the Kentucky Governor’s Office: “Gov. Bevin signs right-to-work legislation following the first week of Kentucky’s 2017 General Assembly, on Jan. 7, 2017.” https://youtu.be/SsTswtCeRgs
Read MoreNILRR News Clips January 06, 2017
House Advances Right To Work, Prevailing Wage Repeal wkms.org, January 06, 2017 The state House of Representatives passed a so-called ‘right-to-work’ bill yesterday. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to pass. Both sides on right-to-work issue to testify Tuesday at Missouri Capitol Missouri.net, January 06, 2017 A Missouri House Committee…
Read MorePeople in Right To Work States enjoy Higher Real Purchasing Power
New Fact Sheet from NILRR staff:Right to Work States Benefit From Faster Growth, Higher Real Purchasing Power — Winter 2017 Update (Click image to download Fact Sheet)
Read MoreNILRR Right to Work News Clips December 30, 2016
It’s time for Pa. to get serious about ‘Right to Work’: Colin McNickle pennlive.com, December 30, 2016 The principle of the right to work is gaining steam across America. Will Pennsylvania stoke the boilers of real progress and hop aboard the train? Ex-union boss charged with bribery likens himself to Jesus New York Post…
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