Labor Pains: Because Being in a Union can be Painful

Archive: Apr 2009 (Page 6)

  • News Roundup: New union campaign upcoming

    Posted on Apr 03, 2009 by J. Justin Wilson

    It’s a somewhat slower news day than we’ve seen in the past few weeks, but don’t let that fool you. During the upcoming two-week spring recess for Congress, unions plan to make a big push for EFCA, according to Politico. According to one labor official, “We are more determined then ever and the expenditures on […]

  • News Roundup: How EFCA could change health care

    Posted on Apr 02, 2009 by J. Justin Wilson

    Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) has an op-ed that analyzes EFCA’s effects on health care providers. The gist of his argument–that unions are slow and inflexible–is exactly the opposite of what health care needs. He’s got a point. Just look at the 5,000 pages of contracts with the Big 3. Ben Smith’s blog at Politico has […]

  • News Roundup: “This is on the scale of a presidential campaign,” UAW takes a hit

    Posted on by J. Justin Wilson

    A piece at Politico examines just how deep this fight is going on both sides. The head of Change to Win declared that “This is on the scale of a presidential campaign” and claims that there are more than 300,000 pro-labor Republicans in Pennsylvania who are upset at Specter. More drama in SEIU, which last […]