Public Union Democracy
Government Unions vs. The Taxpayer [PODCAST]
Public-sector unions were created to protect workers—so how did they become partisan political powerhouses? In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis speaks with David Osborne of the Commonwealth…
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Commonwealth Foundation Introduces the Pennsylvania Judicial Scorecard
Harrisburg, Pa., January 30, 2026 — Since 2020, total appeals in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court have risen by more than 50 percent. Increased cases mean more decision-making on…
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Unraveling Union Dynamics: Michigan’s Reversal, Florida’s Reforms, and the Fallout of the Janus Decision
In this episode, host David Osborne is joined by Commonwealth Foundation Policy Analyst Andrew Holman. Together they co-authored co-author the most up to date report on public sector labor laws:…
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Why have teacher salaries become stagnant?
Join host David Osborne and guest Christian Barnard (Assistant Director of Education Reform at Reason Foundation) as they delve into the intricate dynamics behind the stagnant teacher salaries despite soaring…
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What happened when a teacher spoke out?
In this episode of Disunion: The Government Union Report, host David Osborne interviews physical education teacher John Grande. Mr. Grande has been a teacher for 36 years. After expressing frustration…
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Season 1 Premier Featuring Professor Michael Hartney
How did teachers unions morph from representing teachers’ needs to some of the largest special interest and politically active organizations in our country? In the series premier of Disunion: The…
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Commonwealth Foundation’s Statement on House Passage of HB 950
May 3, 2023, Harrisburg, Pa.—Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 950, a constitutional amendment that would create a new “fundamental right” to organize and collectively bargain…
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