Public Union Democracy

“This is Not a Union Ballot”

  • April 15, 2015

This is not a union ballot, according Jeffrey Sheridan, press secretary for Gov. Wolf. The ballot you see was mailed to a home health care worker. Gov. Wolf…

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Public Union Democracy

Wolf’s Stealth Unionization is Happening Now

  • Nathan Benefield
  • April 14, 2015

Two lawsuits filed in Commonwealth Court last week say Gov. Wolf’s February executive order is an illegal attempt to unionize thousands of Pennsylvania homecare workers. But…

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Government Accountability

Collective Bargaining Transparency

  • March 17, 2015

Government union contract negotiations can have far reaching implications because they set compensation for tens of thousands of public employees, costing taxpayers billions each year. Despite the enormous impact, the…

Fact Sheet

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Public Union Democracy

Union Rally for ‘Equality’ Really about Political Pressure

  • February 26, 2015

Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Union Rally for ‘Equality’ Really about Political Pressure Campaign Finance Records Indicate Rally Sponsor SEIU Wants Return on Political Investment Good morning, Today,…

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Government Accountability

PA Union Campaign Contributions Exceed $10 Million

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 25, 2015

Pennsylvania government unions gave more than $10.5 million to candidates last election cycle. We updated our analysis of union political spending using the latest reports filed with the PA…

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Government Accountability

Political Spending by Government Unions During the 2014 Election

  • February 11, 2015

The evidence is overwhelming: Unions use members' dues and taxpayer resources to push their political agenda. By passing paycheck protection, Pennsylvania can move toward leveling the political playing field, making…

Memo

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On Inauguration Day, Campaign Rhetoric Meets Governing Reality

  • January 20, 2015

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 On Inauguration Day, Campaign Rhetoric Meets Governing Reality “Math” will challenge Gov. Wolf’s unaffordable campaign promises…

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