SEIU in Oregon: For the love of the…?
Gov. Ted Kulongoski of Oregon has nominated Multnomah County Chairman Ted Wheeler to the position of State Treasurer, following the death of Ben Westlund on Sunday. Want to know why Wheeler, and not another state representative Greg Macpherson, got the nod? According to The Oregonian: “Kulongoski acknowledged that “part of it” was the opposition that Macpherson would [more...]

Posted Thu, 11 Mar 2010 .

Transparent Hypocrisy at the DOL
This morning the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) emailed me asking for comments and ideas “to help increase transparency, collaboration, and participation within DOL as part of the White House Open Government Initiative.” The OLMS is the same agency that just rescinded a regulation requiring transparency in union slush funds (using the “T-1″ form). In fact, [more...]

Posted Thu, 11 Mar 2010 .

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Your Rights & FAQ
When union bosses try to gain new union members and begin collecting their dues, they make a pitch to employees. But they usually only tell half of the story. Before signing anything or voting, employees should know their rights.
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Union Decertification
Employees who no longer want a union to represent them -- whether it's because the union is undemocratic, corrupt, violent, or just plain inept -- are entitled to seek an election to determine if a majority wants to drop the union.
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Blow the Whistle!
Have you been a victim of union intimidation or violence? Have your dues been misused by union officials? Is your union leader guilty of corruption, racketeering, or unfair labor practices?
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