Archive for August, 2011
In Memorium
The staff and Board of Directors of Pennsylvanians for Right to Work are mourning the loss of long-time Board member, Edward R. Norford. Ed passed away at home on Friday, August 26th. His life’s work is a testament to us all, and we are all better people for having known him. He certainly leaves a [...]
Full StoryMitt Romney Makes the Case for Right-to-Work Laws
Mitt Romney Makes the Case for Right-to-Work Laws By Jim Geraghty Mitt Romney’s campaign unveils a two-and-a-half-minute web video about . . . the importance of “Right to Work” laws. Fast Tube by Casper Notice the business that is the example is based in New Hampshire, and the National Labor Relations Board is mentioned — currently [...]
Full StoryThe Fall of the Midwest Economic Model
The Fall of the Midwest Economic Model In 1970, the future seemed to belong to Michigan’s example of big companies and big unions. Not anymore. By MICHAEL BARONE President Obama has kicked off a three-day bus tour of Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois, where the corn is high and at least some factories are spewing smoke. [...]
Full StoryObama Leans Harder on Labor as His Fortunes Fall
Obama Leans Harder on Labor as His Fortunes Fall “The essential idea is that changes in the law for the first time really allow the labor movement to speak directly to workers, whether they have collective bargaining agreements or not.’’ – AFL-CIO Political Director Michael Podhorzer talking to the Associated Press about a planned labor [...]
Full StoryRight to Work Bills get State House Hearing
Right to Work Bills get State House Hearing By Julian Stolz, Executive Director Pennsylvanians for Right to Work, Inc. On Tuesday, August 16th, the Pennsylvania Open Workforce Initiative package, House Bills 50, 51, 52, and 53, received a hearing before the House Labor Relations Committee. Activists on both sides from across the Commonwealth attended [...]
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