Public Union Democracy

Bringing Democracy to Pennsylvania Labor Unions

• Priya Brannick
• January 19, 2016

In the public’s eyes, labor unions have traditionally been the voice of working people. However, a closer look at how unions run their own…

Fact Sheet

Education

Freedom on the Horizon for Pa. Teachers?

• January 12, 2016

How much money will you have to pay a private political organization just to keep your job this year? If this question sounds ridiculous, that’s because it is—unless you…

Commentary

Freedom on the horizon for Pa. teachers?

• Brittney Parker
• January 12, 2016

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Government Accountability

The Last to Know

• October 20, 2015

Last week the Crestwood Area School Board tentatively agreed to a new contract with the school district’s local union leadership. In keeping with the prevailing trend across the…

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Public Union Democracy

Bringing Democracy to Pennsylvania Labor Unions

• Priya Brannick
• September 22, 2015

Government unions play a large role in influencing public spending and policies at the state and local level, but they are surprisingly undemocratic within their own organizations. The practice of…

Fact Sheet

It’s Not Right That I Have to Pay Hundreds to Keep My Job

• Brittney Parker
• September 21, 2015

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Public Union Democracy

One woman’s quest to free teachers

• Elizabeth Stelle
• September 18, 2015

Rebecca Friedrichs never understood her union. As a new teacher, Friedrichs noticed a teacher in the classroom next to hers was abusive towards her students. When Friedrichs tried to…

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Education

Cosigned: Amicus Brief Says SCOTUS Must Restore Teachers’ Rights

• September 16, 2015

Cosigned: Amicus Brief Says SCOTUS Must Restore Teachers’ Rights Friedrichs Case Critical to Restoring PA Teachers’ Freedoms  September 16, 2015, Harrisburg, Pa.—For Pennsylvania teachers and other public…

Press Release

Public Union Democracy

Setting the Record Straight on Pensions

• Elizabeth Stelle
• September 11, 2015

Government union leaders argue against meaningful pension reform with radical rallying cries like, “Your pension is under attack!” and mounds of other misinformation. Here's a quick fact check on some…

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