Labor Pains: Because Being in a Union can be Painful

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  • Big Labors Blue’s Clues

    Posted on Sep 10, 2009 by J. Justin Wilson

    Former LaborPains blogger-in-chief Bret Jacobson has a great OpEd on Forbes.com today suggesting that unions——get this–might learn a thing or two from business. Rather than blaming businesses, Jacobson suggest that unions take a look at how IBM adopted a client-first mentality, changed its company culture, and ultimately changed its business model.

  • Worker Freedom Index

    Posted on Dec 06, 2007 by J. Justin Wilson

    The Alliance for Worker Freedom launched its first National Worker Freedom Report Card today. The report ranks the states on 10 factors that constitute workplace liberty, equality, and democracy.   How does your state rank?