DC Sen. Franken Blasts GOP Anti-Union Measure Reversing NLRB Rule By Michael McIntee | March 3, 2015 Senator Al Franken (DFL-Minnesota) expressed his disapproval of striking down NLRB reforms which he said modernize and streamline the election process in which workers choose whether or not to form a union. President Obama has promised a veto.
Labor/Unions Post-Recall Environment Sparks New Union Organizing By Michael McIntee | June 11, 2012 The fight over unions is far from over in Wisconsin. Governor Scott Walker may have fended off a recall prompted by his dismantling of public employee unions, but the fever the fed the recall is sparking new private sector organizing.
Economy/Jobs Day of Reckoning as Wisconsin Votes in Gubernatorial Recall Election By Jacob Wheeler | June 5, 2012 Sixteen months after thousands of protestors occupied the Wisconsin State Capitol to protest Republican Governor Scott Walker’s public sector union-busting “Budget Repair Bill”, the movement’s struggle culminates in today’s statewide gubernatorial recall election.
Economy/Jobs MN House Approves Collective Bargaining Restrictions By Jacob Wheeler | April 25, 2012 A bill that opponents say “puts the thumb on the scale” for management passed the Minnesota State House on Tuesday.
Labor/Unions “Union Busting Language” Forces Strike In Wisconsin By Michael McIntee | December 12, 2011 Emboldened by Governor Scott Walker’s attack on public unions, private Wisconsin employers are attempting to bust the unions in their labor contract negotiations.
