Hmmmm. Roofers’ Union Seeks Repeal/Reform Of Affordable Care Act
Seems some of the folks who supported Obama’s “reform” of health care are having a change of heart after “finding out what’s in it.” (thanks, Nancy) WASHINGTON, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers International President Kinsey M. Robinson issued the following statement today calling for a repeal or complete [...]
Obama nominates Tom Perez for Secretary of Labor
What’s not to like? Never had a job that produced anything; only sucked off the public teat, or that of progressive agenda-funders. He’s cast from the same mold as the Dear Leader, so it’s only natural he’d be the selection. President Barack Obama’s controversial labor secretary nominee is already under fire for his selective approach [...]
Unions Discovering Obamacare Sucks for Them, Too
Now that they’re “finding out what’s in it” (thanks, Nancy), unions around the country are suddenly not so enamored of the Dear Leader’s health care plan. You’ve heard that waivers were given to some unions, but they only represent a small portion of all union workers who will be impacted. (my bold emphasis below) “I [...]
Busting Philly Unions with the Pestronk Brothers
Very good article on two developer brothers challenging the union-dominated status quo in Philadelphia. Brutish threats, expletive-heavy protests, oil poured at construction-site entrances–for years, Philly unions have used intimidation and bully tactics to protect their power. Then two young developers set up cameras and a website, and set in motion the most dramatic power shift [...]
Disgusting: Chicago Teachers Union chief uses Sandy Hook to bash Teach For America
I guess there really isn’t any shame anymore. I’m not sure exactly what the context of her remarks is, but they seem pretty rash. She’s basically berating a bunch of idealists that want to help inner city kids get a better education. I guess her biggest beef is they can’t make them become union members, [...]
Union’s Favorite Argument Against Right to Work is Misguided
Michigan’s legislature just passed a right to work law. In right to work states, non-union employees are not forced to pay union dues (or agency fees) for representation. This, of course, is a big blow to the unions, because there are lots of workers who would rather not pay dues that they know are going [...]
Surprise: PA College Slashes Instructors’ Hours to Avoid Obamacare
People all over the country are starting to get it: Obamacare is not necessarily a good thing. Rational people will make decisions that minimize the impacts of bad policy being foisted upon them. Employees like those at the Community College, and thousands of other businesses are going to feel the impacts. I love that the [...]
Hostess as a Cautionary Tale: The US is on the Same Path
You’ve probably heard about Hostess Brands requesting to liquidate the company. A dispute with the bakers union ultimately led to the decision: the union wouldn’t back down on their request to lessen Hostess’s desired pay cuts, so Hostess shut the whole thing down. Tyler Durden at Zero Hedge has a story about how this bankruptcy [...]
So Long, Twinkies. Bakers Union Strike Closes Hostess Brands.
The union members stuck to their guns, and refused to accept concessions asked for by Hostess, and to return to work. Today, Hostess asked a federal bankruptcy court for permission to shut down. Now, 18,500 workers will take a 100% pay cut. Hostess Brands — the maker of such iconic baked goods as Twinkies, Devil [...]
Not the Twinkies! Baker’s Unions Strike Themselves Out of 627, Possibly More, Jobs
These union guys are real geniuses. Despite being told by Hostess that strikes against their plants would result in immediate closures of facilities, the union went on strike anyway. So now, instead of taking an 8% pay cut, 627 workers get to take a 100% pay cut. And, the company may close more facilities, or [...]
Details of the Auto Bailout You Won’t Hear from Obama
This issue was mentioned at least once in last night’s debate, when Obama claimed -again- to have “saved” the auto industry. Neither Obama nor anyone else in the administration talks about the costs of that bailout to taxpayers, who still haven’t been -and probably never will be- made whole. In a September article that preceded [...]
Mysteriously, Camden is Plagued by Crime and Debt
From Radley Balko’s Agitator site, a succinct analysis of a bad situation. In Camden, the police union has negotiated bonus pay for cops who work night shifts. They’ve also negotiated bonus pay for cops who work day shifts. And thanks to sick and vacation day benefits, about a third of the force doesn’t show up for work each day. [...]
National Review Online: The Democrats’ GM Fiction
At the recent DNC and in media channels, democrats repeat the claim that the bailout of Government Motors and Chrysler saved 1.5 million jobs in the U.S. The editors at NRO debunk that false claim, and others about the auto industry bailout, which was a bad deal for taxpayers and bondholders. This preposterous figure is [...]
The Machine: The Truth Behind Teachers Unions
Here’s an excellent explanation of why Americans keep spending more and more on education, but don’t get any improvement in student achievement. The system isn’t designed to improve achievement; it’s designed to funnel more money through the system.
General Motors Is Headed For Bankruptcy — Again
It’s good to know that the taxpayers unwilling “investment” in GM is now worth 37% less than in November of 2010. Louis Woodhill explains that the company’s current leadership isn’t developing the cars that will lead them to market dominance President Obama is proud of his bailout of General Motors. That’s good, because, if he wins [...]
Sore Loser: Tom Barrett Supporter Slaps Him for Conceding Race to Scott Walker
Seeing the writing on the wall, Tom Barrett conceded the Wisconsin recall election well before all the votes were counted. At least one of his supporters wasn’t too pleased with that:
What Happens When Government Stops Collecting Union Dues? “There’s Nothing the Union Can Do Anymore”
That’s a quote from a Wisconsin teacher who left the state’s second-largest public sector union after being a dues-paying member for 15 years. Now that public-sector unions in Wisconsin have to collect dues from members on their own (and they’re not automatically deducted from paychecks by the government), union membership there has experienced a drastic [...]
Althouse: Wisconsin Recall Primary a Giant Repudiation of Big Labor
She’s guest-blogging over at Instapundit. The fact that Walker almost received more votes than all the Democrat candidates combined is a good sign for Walker. What’s very interesting is the note she added at the end: There were 900,000+ signatures on the petition to have a recall election, but only 665,436 actually voted for Dems. [...]
Senator Carper’s Plan to Save the Post Office: Use Offshore Windmills to Charge Batteries in Electric Trucks
A U.S. Senator from Delaware (I don’t need to tell you the party) thinks the way to save the rapidly deteriorating U.S. Postal Service is with windmills. I kid you not: The Postal Service has got a lot of problems, but the age of their delivery vehicles is likely not one of them. Rather, it’s [...]
Why is Scott Walker Facing a Recall? The Unions – They Want Their Money Back
Scott Walker spoke at CPAC yesterday, and cited Ronald Reagan as his inspiration for serving in government. As governor of Wisconsin, he has led a real reformation for a state that was headed down the same crapper that Illinois is in now: In 2010, a survey of employers found that only 10% thought the state [...]
More Chevy Dolt Good News: Total Subsidies Amount to as Much as $250K for Every One Sold So Far
Sure, that number will go down as they sell more cars, but will the taxpayers ever get their money back? Doubtful. The Volt subsidies flow through multiple companies involved in production. The analysis includes adding up the amount of government subsidies via tax credits and direct funding for not only General Motors, but other companies supplying parts [...]
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