Public Union Democracy

Political Privileges Create an Unfair and Unequal Society

  • November 27, 2017

In Pennsylvania, government unions enjoy a wealth of legal and political privileges not awarded to other organizations. Here are just a few:  Government unions negotiate collective bargaining agreements with the…

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Public Union Democracy

Audio: Teachers & Taxpayers Still Need Paycheck Protection

  • October 29, 2014

It’s important to note—especially during election season—that one group of private organizations has an advantage over all others when it comes to funding their political agenda. That group is public…

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Education

Give Teachers the Freedom to Choose

  • June 24, 2014

Let teachers worry about teaching; let politicians worry about politics. That’s been my mantra throughout my career as an educator. But, sadly, most public school teachers in Pennsylvania don’t have…

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Education

Paycheck Protection Benefits Teachers and Taxpayers

  • Matthew Brouillette
  • January 15, 2014

Pennsylvania’s AFL-CIO union boss Rick Bloomingdale is absolutely right that there is a “war on workers” here in Pennsylvania—he should know, because he is waging it. His recent opinion piece…

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Education

Union Abuses Force Pennsylvania Teachers to Speak Out

  • September 19, 2013

Did you know teachers’ unions can force many teachers in Pennsylvania to pay dues or a “fair share fee” that’s taken directly out of teachers’ paychecks? What’s more, this withholding…

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Education

TODAY: Pennsylvania Teachers Protest Union Abuses

  • September 19, 2013

For Immediate Release The Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Union Abuses Force Pennsylvania Teachers to Speak Out Teacher unions get special treatment; force teachers and taxpayers to…

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Government Accountability

Disclosing the Assault on Free Speech

  • Nathan Benefield
  • June 24, 2010

As election season approaches, Democrats in the House are scrambling to gather votes to pass the DISCLOSE Act. Even the ACLU criticizes the effect DISCLOSE would have on…

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