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Congress Chooses Modernization Over Big Labor

Posted on February 7, 2012 by WFI Staff

The massive modernization bill costing more than $64 billion over four years will allow the nation’s air traffic control system to switch from radar to GPS technology. It’s a move that allows the country to finally enter the 21st Century with respect to its air traffic control capabilities, thereby making the skies safer and plane travel more cost efficient. In addition, unmanned drone flights can start flying American skies in the next several years. Continue reading →

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FAA Legislation Protects Workers In Critical Transportation Sector

Posted on February 7, 2012 by WFI Staff

Despite opposition from some labor bosses, the legislation appropriately requires the support of 50 percent of workers to conduct a union election, ensures that run-off elections are between the top two ballot recipients including the no-union vote, compels the National Mediation Board (NMB) to conduct public hearings in advance of significant rulemaking and requires the Government Accountability Office to audit the NMB every two years. Continue reading →

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FAA Agreement Defends Worker Rights

Posted on January 23, 2012 by WFI Staff

While we continue to believe the National Mediation Board (NMB) ruling upending nearly a century of precedent was an extraordinary form of payback to Big Labor bosses, the legislative branch has met its constitutional obligation to serve as a check on the executive,” said Fred Wszolek, spokesperson for the Workforce Fairness Institute (WFI). Continue reading →

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Big Labor: Sore Loser

Posted on December 12, 2011 by WFI Staff

You know the old saying: if at first you don’t succeed … file a complaint with the National Mediation Board (NMB) and complain in the press. Recent Big Labor pleas to the NMB fell flat when the board rejected their … Continue reading →

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Even After Changing The Rules, Big Labor Loses

Posted on August 17, 2011 by WFI Staff

Despite having the rules rigged in their favor, Big Labor was dealt a serious blow in an attempt to unionize JetBlue pilots. In a recent union-organizing election, 58 percent of pilots voted against forming a collective bargaining unit. Recently, the … Continue reading →

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GOP Presidential Debate Coming Thursday. View It on Fox News.

Posted on August 10, 2011 by WFI Staff

The next Republican Presidential debate is on August 11 and with it comes a great opportunity for WFI members to ask questions and make their voices heard. Here’s Your Chance to Participate The organizers of the debate are accepting questions … Continue reading →

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WFI Applauds Rep. Issa for Turning Up The Heat on Obama’s Regulatory Agencies

Posted on August 9, 2011 by WFI Staff

As we watch the economic situation in the United States worsen, we must focus on providing every incentive possible for job creators to continue making opportunities available for workers on every level. The worst thing our country could do would … Continue reading →

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Big Labor Allies Cave On FAA – Was Posturing For Big Labor Worth The Cost?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by WFI Staff

After a two-week unpaid furlough, the 4,000 workers sent home by Senate Democrats willing to play politics with their livelihoods will be heading back to work, along with tens of thousands more put out of work by suspended construction projects. … Continue reading →

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