Archive: Nov 2010 (Page 2)

• Labor Union or Partisan Pressure Group?

  Posted on Nov 04, 2010 by Center for Union Facts

  In the past decade has heralded a new role for organized labor. Suddenly, the weapon of choice for unions is no longer the clipboard, but the lobbyist. Smaller groups have consolidated into mega-unions like the SEIU that boast deep pockets and an even deeper desire for political power. While it’s no surprise, it bears repeating: […]

• Union leaders try to spin away election results

  Posted on Nov 03, 2010 by Center for Union Facts

  Democrats took a severe beating last night, losing over 60 seats in the House of Representatives, and at least six Senate seats. Republicans also had momentous pick-ups among governors and state legislatures. Exit pollsters found that voters thought the government was too big and that they disliked Barack Obama’s agenda. The results are very bad […]