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Gov. Shapiro’s labor agreements will harm workers and taxpayers

  • Stephen Bloom
  • April 10, 2024

Originally published at The Patriot-News Gov. Josh Shapiro often brags about his competitive spirit. However, his recent directive to “evaluate and implement” Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) into…

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The Impact of Unions on Public Policy

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 11, 2010

The latest Cato Journal takes on the topic of “Are Unions Good for America?” The journal features a number of good articles on issues of relevance nationally and in…

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Project Labor Agreements

  • December 9, 2009

Testimony from the Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives to the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy CommitteeDecember 09, 2009 We would like to thank the members of the House Republican…

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Pennsylvania: An Unequal Opportunity Employer

  • November 17, 2009

Equal opportunity has long been a cherished ideal in America. Yet state government is engaging in unequal contracting practices.  Governor Rendell's administration is mandating discriminatory Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on…

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Union Organizers Drown Out Voice of Rep. Bear

  • September 29, 2009

Today the state capital was abuzz with clamorous shouting from protesting union members.  What was all the hullabaloo about?  Union members organized in opposition to a press conference about a…

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