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$40 million vs. $8 million and Wisconsin GOP still lost two seats.
Some see this as a victory for the GOP in Wisconsin — headlines claim, “Republicans take 4 seats in recall …” But the reality is Republicans, despite an obscene amount of money (Koch brothers), held onto four seats and lost
$40 million vs. $8 million and Wisconsin GOP still lost two seats.
Some see this as a victory for the GOP in Wisconsin — headlines claim, “Republicans take 4 seats in recall …” But the reality is Republicans, despite an obscene amount of money (Koch brothers), held onto four seats and lost
GOP Turns Back the Clock 90 years: Guts Child Labor Laws
While we’re all glued to the news wondering whether in a matter of hours Republicans will succeed in shutting down the government, there’s another equally sinister GOP effort underfoot; the erosion of child labor laws. In January 2011, Utah state
GOP Turns Back the Clock 90 years: Guts Child Labor Laws
While we’re all glued to the news wondering whether in a matter of hours Republicans will succeed in shutting down the government, there’s another equally sinister GOP effort underfoot; the erosion of child labor laws. In January 2011, Utah state
Could Betty Dukes and her Co-Plaintiffs be Walmart’s “Erin Brockovich”?
On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument on the case involving Betty Dukes and a host of other plaintiffs and Wal-Mart as to whether the Court “should allow certification of the largest class-action employment lawsuit in
Could Betty Dukes and her Co-Plaintiffs be Walmart’s “Erin Brockovich”?
On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument on the case involving Betty Dukes and a host of other plaintiffs and Wal-Mart as to whether the Court “should allow certification of the largest class-action employment lawsuit in
Wisconsin Gov. Walker Continues to Ignore Legislative Rules and a Court Order
I believe that our judicial system is a key attribute of this country; one that sets us apart from other nations. When something goes awry leaving us beyond the ability to negotiate or even arbitrate, we can at least go
Wisconsin Gov. Walker Continues to Ignore Legislative Rules and a Court Order
I believe that our judicial system is a key attribute of this country; one that sets us apart from other nations. When something goes awry leaving us beyond the ability to negotiate or even arbitrate, we can at least go
Gov. Walker’s All-or-Nothing Style Political Folly?
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker stepped into office and exercised what some have referred to as a more dictatorial than democratic leadership. Do as he says or else. While that method has worked in other places outside of the U.S., it
Gov. Walker’s All-or-Nothing Style Political Folly?
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker stepped into office and exercised what some have referred to as a more dictatorial than democratic leadership. Do as he says or else. While that method has worked in other places outside of the U.S., it
GOP’s Muddying of the Waters is giving them the Blues
The Conservative right’s spin on collective bargaining has a familiar ring to it; it lacks truth. Their message, “collective bargaining for public unions is driving states’ budget shortfalls.” [….] And Brian Kilmeade (Fox & Friends) and Liz Cheney have been
GOP’s Muddying of the Waters is giving them the Blues
The Conservative right’s spin on collective bargaining has a familiar ring to it; it lacks truth. Their message, “collective bargaining for public unions is driving states’ budget shortfalls.” [….] And Brian Kilmeade (Fox & Friends) and Liz Cheney have been
Koch Bros Defend Buying Gov. Walker A Seat at the Table
My dad’s constant advice about politics, “follow the money.” It’s certain funders who, for the most part, stay hidden behind a nefarious dark shadow that have a strangle-hold on our political and economic system. On the surface, they seem to
Koch Bros Defend Buying Gov. Walker A Seat at the Table
My dad’s constant advice about politics, “follow the money.” It’s certain funders who, for the most part, stay hidden behind a nefarious dark shadow that have a strangle-hold on our political and economic system. On the surface, they seem to
Pro-Union Rallies in 50 States
Cold, raining, freezing temperatures, nothing stopped people all across the country coming out in support of what has turned into a fight for the constitutional right of free speech, of self-determination to organize and select a representative. The battle American
Pro-Union Rallies in 50 States
Cold, raining, freezing temperatures, nothing stopped people all across the country coming out in support of what has turned into a fight for the constitutional right of free speech, of self-determination to organize and select a representative. The battle American
Is Gov. Walker Poster-boy material for GOP or another Palin bomb?
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s long track record of attacking unions makes it clear why those with deep pockets such as the Koch brothers support and fund his campaigns. Walker’s union-busting tactics may be fine for the Koch brothers businesses but
Is Gov. Walker Poster-boy material for GOP or another Palin bomb?
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s long track record of attacking unions makes it clear why those with deep pockets such as the Koch brothers support and fund his campaigns. Walker’s union-busting tactics may be fine for the Koch brothers businesses but
OH Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law
A friend of mine who is a teacher in Ohio sent me and a group of teachers a summary of Ohio’s Senate Bill 5 which, clearly kills unions. Here’s the summary: BILL SUMMARY | The Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law: State
OH Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law
A friend of mine who is a teacher in Ohio sent me and a group of teachers a summary of Ohio’s Senate Bill 5 which, clearly kills unions. Here’s the summary: BILL SUMMARY | The Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law: State
IN AG Dismisses Deputy for “Live ammunition” Tweets Against Protesters
UPDATE: 2/24/2011 9:09AM ET. A thought occurred to me this morning, mainly because I don’t want to believe that a government official — someone who took an oath to protect the people — would suggest firing live bullets into a
IN AG Dismisses Deputy for “Live ammunition” Tweets Against Protesters
UPDATE: 2/24/2011 9:09AM ET. A thought occurred to me this morning, mainly because I don’t want to believe that a government official — someone who took an oath to protect the people — would suggest firing live bullets into a
Will Eliminating Unions and Collective Bargaining Rectify States’ Budget Shortfalls?
A cornerstone of conservatism has been less government involvement in the lives of private citizens, as stated by former President Ronald Reagan, “Man is not free unless government is limited … As government expands, liberty contracts.”[....] Either the GOP has
Will Eliminating Unions and Collective Bargaining Rectify States’ Budget Shortfalls?
A cornerstone of conservatism has been less government involvement in the lives of private citizens, as stated by former President Ronald Reagan, “Man is not free unless government is limited … As government expands, liberty contracts.”[....] Either the GOP has
30,000 and Growing. Wisconsin Says No to Union Busting
Instead of sitting down with union leaders and discuss the budget shortfalls the state is facing, Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker (R) proposes to strangle workers’ rights by eliminating the right for cops, firefighters, teachers, or any other government employee to
30,000 and Growing. Wisconsin Says No to Union Busting
Instead of sitting down with union leaders and discuss the budget shortfalls the state is facing, Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker (R) proposes to strangle workers’ rights by eliminating the right for cops, firefighters, teachers, or any other government employee to
AFL-CIO Call to Action for “NAFTA’ed” Workers
Important Message from Manny Herman, AFL-CIO ************* It’s shocking, unacceptable and totally unnecessary: Thanks to the actions of House Speaker John Boehner and the House Republicans, assistance for jobless workers harmed by unfair trade deals like NAFTA expired Saturday. The
AFL-CIO Call to Action for “NAFTA’ed” Workers
Important Message from Manny Herman, AFL-CIO ************* It’s shocking, unacceptable and totally unnecessary: Thanks to the actions of House Speaker John Boehner and the House Republicans, assistance for jobless workers harmed by unfair trade deals like NAFTA expired Saturday. The
Revisiting the Plight of the Low-Wage, Hourly Worker
In the midst of the debate on fixing our economy, an item we should revisit, and often, is the plight of the low-wage, hourly workers in industries from construction to the service industry, home health care, and the janitorial services
Revisiting the Plight of the Low-Wage, Hourly Worker
In the midst of the debate on fixing our economy, an item we should revisit, and often, is the plight of the low-wage, hourly workers in industries from construction to the service industry, home health care, and the janitorial services
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