By Brad Plumer , Updated: December 10, 2012 – http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/12/10/how-right-to-work-laws-could-reshape-michigans-economy/ The most significant policy fight of the week is arguably taking place in Michigan, where Republican lawmakers are pushing through a “right-to-work” bill that would weaken labor unions in one…
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How Michigan Voters Can Repeal The GOP’s Anti-Union Powergrab
– By Ian Millhiser of ThinkProgress.org on Dec 11, 2012 at 2:02 pm – http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/12/11/1317131/how-michigan-voters-can-repeal-the-gops-anti-union-powergrab/ Earlier today, the Michigan House passed a so-called “right-to-work” law. The anti-union legislation, which permits workers to benefit from the high salaries gained through collective…
IMPORTANT NEWS – Philadelphia Area Unions Resume Picketing Post Brothers Construction Site
ATTENTION PHILADELPHIA AREA UNION COMMUNITY, Philadelphia Area Unions Have Resumed Picketing The Post Brothers Construction Site at 12th and Wood Sts. in Center City Philadelphia Today for “Wages and Standards” KEEPING YOU POSTED – We will keep you posted on…
From MoveOn.org – “Don’t back any fiscal deal unless it lets the Bush tax cuts for the top 2% expire on 12/31
…..and doesn’t cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.” It’s almost hard to believe after such a lopsided defeat in the election, but Republicans in Congress are pushing for a “fiscal deal” that would extend the Bush tax cuts for…
Happy Thanksgiving From John J. Dougherty
Dear Friends, I wanted to take just a moment out of our hectic schedules today to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving. This has always been my favorite holiday, a simple, peaceful time to focus…
