Tag Archives: Union Bosses

Filibuster Reform, Again?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by WFI Staff

By WFI Staff Given the current political climate in Washington, D.C., the last thing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid should be thinking about is putting additional limits on the filibuster.  But, that’s just what he wants and he’s being pressed … Continue reading →

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HELP Committee Members Must Ask Tough Questions Of NLRB Nominees

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Fred Wszolek

by Fred Wszolek (originally appeared in Townhall.com) On May 16th, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) will conduct a hearing on the pending nominations to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). All five nominees will … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts On The NLRB’s Petition For A Writ Of Certiorari

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Fred Wszolek

By Fred Wszolek The petition filed yesterday with the U.S. Supreme Court by the U.S. Solicitor on behalf of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) breaks no new ground.  We fully support the court granting the petitioner’s petition, but the … Continue reading →

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Hoffa’s Hypocrisy

Posted on April 23, 2013 by WFI Staff

By WFI Staff Jimmy Hoffa, Jr. must feel like the walls are caving in around him.  There’s a major pension crisis on his radar, which could very well cut into his years long family hustle of hard-earned worker retirement funds.  … Continue reading →

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Obama Is Letting The Unions Take Over And Hurt Small Businesses

Posted on April 9, 2013 by WFI Staff

by Hector Barreto (originally appeared in NBC Latino) As someone who has operated for many years both in the business community as well as its representative in government, I know what considerations aspiring entrepreneurs and established employers factor in when … Continue reading →

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Big Day For Michigan As It Transitions To Right-To-Work

Posted on March 28, 2013 by WFI Staff

The rubber finally meets the road in Michigan today as the state’s recently passed right-to-work law goes into effect.  It will be a major test for the 24th state to accept right-to-work as all eyes will be on Michigan in the … Continue reading →

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Illinois Law Must Outlaw Stalking, Not Encourage It

Posted on March 28, 2013 by WFI Staff

By Katie Packer Gage (originally appeared in the State Journal Register) I was very troubled to learn recently that despite having made stalking illegal in Illinois, elected officials in the state have afforded union bosses an exemption. Yes, that’s correct; … Continue reading →

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After Several Difficult Weeks, Obama Labor Board Seeks Relief

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Fred Wszolek

by Fred Wszolek (originally published in Real Clear Politics) Recent weeks have not been kind to President Obama’s National Labor Relations Board. In the days since the historic ruling against the Board by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the … Continue reading →

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