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A new study reveals how some union practices prioritize maintaining their political influence over delivering benefits.
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This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing H.R. 963 / S. 505, the “Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act.” This bill is on the Legislative Leadership list for the “How They Voted” scorecard.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, opposing H.R. 842, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO) Act."
As the economy continues on the path of a K-shaped recovery, Congress should be pursuing policies that will elevate businesses and workers on the bottom part of that K. Instead, Democrats are pushing legislation designed to help their friends in organized labor and cause more damage. This legislation is called The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, but there is nothing positive about it.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, on the "American Rescue Plan."
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, on the Parliamentarian's decisions during this Congress.
The Department of Labor has released guidance detailing qualifying reasons for an individual to refuse work and still be eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
The Honorable Charles E. Schumer The Honorable Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader Senate Minority Leader
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting H.R. 5, the "Equality Act."
Ms. Amy DeBisschop Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor
As this blog recently noted, the issue of “hazard pay” is drawing increasing attention. Originally confined to the west coast, proposed legislation around hazard pay has now spread to additional jurisdictions such as Illinois and Massachusetts.
