Archive for August, 2009
PA Right to Work debate on “Organizing Small Businesses”
West Shore Chamber of Commerce hosted a debate on the issue of “The Employee Free Choice Act.” The panel included Susan Staub, President of PA Right to Work, Bill George President of PA AFL/CIO, Gene Barr, VP PA Chamber of Commerce and Wendell Young IV, President of UFCW local 1776. The responses posted are answers [...]
Full StorySusan Staub on WRTA 1240 AM with John McGinnis – Part 2
President Susan Staub was on talk radio WRTA 1240 AM in Altoona, PA. Show host John McGinnis and Susan discuss a number of topics; The Employee Free Choice Act, forced unionization and healhcare. Whether the issue is unions or healthcare, it all comes to the center at personal liberties and responsibilties. The Employee Free Choice Act could [...]
Full StorySusan Staub on WRTA radio with John McGinnis – Part 1
President Susan Staub was on talk radio WRTA 1240 AM in Altoona, PA. Show host John McGinnis and Susan discuss a number of topics: The Employee Free Choice Act, forced unionization and healthcare. Whether the issue is unions or healthcare, it all comes to the center at personal liberties and responsibilties. The Employee Free Choice Act could [...]
Full StoryHarley-Davidson touring possible alternative sites
Harley-Davidson is considering moving out of Pennsylvania. Tennessee is a Right to Work state and Right to Work states have a much better climate to conduct business. Kentucky’s corporate tax rate is about 1/2 on PA. Its no wonder they are looking elsewhere. Caterpillar and Mack trucks relocated outside PA. PA needs Right to Work legislation to keep and attract business.
Full StorySen. Specter eyes compromise on Employee Free Choice Act
By: Kevin Mooney Commentary Staff Writer 08/18/09 6:23 PM EDT A spokesperson for Sen. Arlen Specter confirmed that he is going to join with other Democrats in voting for cloture on the Employee Free Choice Act. When asked what Specter’s final position would be on the bill, the spokesperson said he was continuing to [...]
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