A non-profit organization providing free legal aid nationwide to thousands of employees whose human and civil rights have been violated by compulsory unionism abuses
Recently, Foundation attorneys notified employees represented by the Machinists union (IAM) and Washington Education Association union (WEA) nonmembers of their opportunity to reclaim a portion of their forced union dues from supporting the union officials' politics as determined by law and Foundation-won court precedent.
Politico reports that House Dems are gearing up for a battle over the chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce Committee between Representatives Waxman and Dingell:
The race itself remains a tough one to call. “I’m not even sure the candidates know,” said Washington Rep. Jay Inslee, a Waxman supporter.
And most lawmakers dread picking sides.
Asked who she would be supporting, Rules Chairwoman Louise McIntosh Slaughter of New York exclaimed, “Oh, it’s a secret ballot, thank the Lord.”
In this week's episode, Foundation VP Stefan Gleason sits down with Stanley Greer, Senior Research Director at the National Institute for Labor Relations Research, to discuss the proposed $25+ billion auto industry and UAW union bailout, and the close connection between compulsory unionism and Detroit's economic woes. Check it out:
Interested in learning about the connection between the Big Three auto bailout and compulsory unionism? Check out the latest Right to Work video:
The UAW has consistently leveraged its position as the Big Three's monopoly bargaining agent to extend forced unionism throughout the automotive sector. Now they're screaming for a federal bailout to save the entire industry. Should government really be in the businesses of saving compulsory unionism?
The answer, of course, is no. Forced unionism should be eliminated, not subsidized.
Recently the National Institute for Labor Relations Research released a new fact sheet that shows the numerous economic advantages associated with Right to Work states.
As the Fact Sheet details, Right to Work states have significant advantages in many areas including:
Percentage Growth in Real Personal Income
Growth in Real Manufacturing GDP
Percentage Growth in Construction Employment
Growth in Number of College Graduates (age 25+ with B.A.)
Percentage Growth in Number of People/Children Covered by Private, Employer Based Health Insurance
And all those advantages are just icing on the cake. After all, the best reason for Right to Work protections is eliminating the injustice of firing employees for refusal to join or pay dues to a union.
As a nonmember of the NEA/WEA/UniServ Council/local association, you should have received your 2008/09 "Hudson" package from the WEA. Please use this suggested letter that you can fill out and mail to get your 2008/09 rebate check of around $200. You must individually complete and send in your objection/challenge/rebate request letter. Your letter must be postmarked on or before December 8, 2008! Please send Milton Chappell a copy of your completed letter for his files. Please also provide Milton Chappell with your e-mail address, either by e-mailing him, or including your e-mail address on the copy of the letter you send him. His address is:
> Milton Chappell
> National Right to Work Foundation
> 8001 Braddock Road, Suite 600
Just two days before the election, the Washington Post's Tim Craig unearthed some last-minute, secretive union politicking:
The Virginia Democratic Party failed to properly disclose a $200,000 donation it received in early September from a labor union, party officials admitted today.
In Virginia, there are no limits on how much an individual or organization can give to a political candidate or party, but all donations of $10,000 or more have to be reported to the State Board of Elections within three business days. The information is then uploaded on the State Board of Elections' website so the public can keep track of who is funding political committees and candidates.
Morgantown, WV (November 17, 2008) – National Right to Work Foundation attorneys have filed federal unfair labor practice charges against the United Steelworkers national union for two Morgantown workers for its illegal scheme to coerce them to pay full union dues.
Chemtura Corporation employs approximately 80 workers at its Morgantown factory who are “represented” by the USW. Because West Virginia is not a Right to Work state, nonmembers are forced to pay certain compulsory fees to the union, but only for activities which union bosses can prove are related to collective bargaining. Previous Foundation-won litigation has established that workers have the right to refuse formal union membership and that union officials may not charge nonmembers for activities like political activism, organizing, and member-only events.
Foundation attorneys in 1997 entered into a settlement agreement for California teachers with the California Teachers Association (CTA) which protects teachers' rights under Foundation-established Supreme Court precedents. If you are a California teacher, this could save you hundreds of dollars every year. Here are the details.
