Category Archives: micro-unions

Big Labor Paybacks on Taxpayer Dime

Posted on February 20, 2013 by WFI Staff

We can’t help but notice the stench of back-to-back cronyism permeating the halls of the Obama Administration these days.  It’s not enough that Barack Obama’s White House completely ignores the Constitution and directives from a federal appeals court over the … Continue reading →

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Obama Labor Board: Frivolous Complaints Against Small Businesses

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Fred Wszolek

By Fred Wszolek The harassment of America’s largest exporter, the Boeing Company, by a frivolous complaint filed against it by the Acting General Counsel (AGC) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Lafe Solomon was a headline throughout the country.  … Continue reading →

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Raw Politics To Reign Supreme At Obama Labor Board As Two Members Remake Procedural Law

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Fred Wszolek

By Fred Wszolek Many cases issued by President Obama’s National Labor Relations Board over the last two weeks have alarmed employee-rights advocates and employers.  But perhaps the most alarming is the NLRB’s decision in Dish Networks according to which the Board … Continue reading →

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Big Labor’s Stocking Stuffers

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Fred Wszolek

by Fred Wszolek (originally published in Real Clear Policy) The holiday season is one of spreading good will, happiness, and cheer as young and old alike look forward to spending time and exchanging gifts with family and friends. But this … Continue reading →

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Business As Usual At NLRB Despite Circuit Court Rebuke

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Fred Wszolek

By Fred Wszolek Last month, President Obama’s National Labor Relations Board was rebuked by the 11th Circuit of Appeals.  In a decision denying enforcement of the Board’s order against an employer the court said that it was not “merely disagreeing with … Continue reading →

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Union Bosses “Gone Wild”: Holiday Season Edition

Posted on November 26, 2012 by WFI Staff

While many of us were eager to jump into the holiday cheer of turkey, family and friends this Thanksgiving season, Big Labor bosses were busily trying to ruin it.  Unfortunately, more than 15,000 employees of Hostess Brands, Inc. will likely … Continue reading →

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Micro-Unions: Bad for Health Care Costs and Patients

Posted on August 21, 2012 by WFI Staff

The U.S. health care industry is an attractive target for organized labor because it is stocked with well-paying jobs that cannot be outsourced. After 1974, union activity in the industry increased markedly when Congress amended the law and included non-profit hospitals under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act. Continue reading →

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