Virginia's New Blue Trifecta Puts Right-To-Work on the Line
Democrats retook full control in Richmond and are already advancing right-to-work repeal, testing whether incoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger will stand by her campaign promise.
Democrats retook full control in Richmond and are already advancing right-to-work repeal, testing whether incoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger will stand by her campaign promise.
Lawmakers passed sweeping limits on public sector union power, but opponents have gathered record-breaking signatures to attempt to overturn it in 2026.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s record shows a troubling pattern of undermining workplace freedom and expanding federal control over state labor policies.
From tattoos to abortions to gender expression, a confusing mess of laws govern which Americans are considered adults.
When regulators block entrepreneurs, they take away a golden ticket.
A decade as a right-to-work state made Michigan better off.
Unionization helps some. But it hurts more.
Union partisans in the Biden administration want to bypass Congress and enact controversial labor policies by dusting off rejected 1940s-era legal theories.
They've been practicing African-style hair braiding for a combined 60 years. Now, these three women are suing for the right to make a living using their skills.
Taking the "public" out of public service
His administration is twisting history and federal law to claim the government must encourage collective bargaining.
In his speech on Wednesday, the president called for the passage of the PRO Act, a grab bag of policies that labor unions have been pushing Congress to pass for years.
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New York court rules aren't independent contractors, despite facts that could also point to "contrary result."
Right-to-work laws are a response to federal mandates, and don't belong in state constitutions.
A new book finds unexpected connections between two movements that shaped the 20th century.
Wisconsin governor wants to bring his most successful battle to the White House
Michigan Education Association tries to get around Right-to-Work.
Scott Walker stands out in the 2016 field for running on his record. How does it stack up?
But he has paved the way for one when the economy tanks again
Right to work law gives him the option
In a showdown with Gov. Scott Walker, democracy is the big winner.
State restrictions on government employees' unions upheld
Attorney general vows to take it to State Supreme Court
Government employees can opt out of paying union dues
In 1975, Cesar Chavez and his United Farm Workers union pushed through an unprecedented labor law in California. Now they are reaping the rewards in oppressive control over farming and farm workers.
Rest of those polled think the law will help Michigan's economy or have no impact
Four renegotiate contracts have been approved
Huge gap in number between older workers and younger
Some unions lose members, others don't
Labor unions weigh their options in the courtroom and at the ballot box.
Insulted the two politicians on twitter, calling one a "mental midget" and the other a "moron"
The battle over labor laws makes for great theater, but for the most part, theater is all it is.
An earlier generation of libertarians and classical liberals condemned so-called right-to-work laws.
Media tour, yes. Police report, no.
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