Public Union Democracy

Big Labor Scares Workers, Storms Capitol

  • January 28, 2014

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Gov. Unions Rally to Defend the Indefensible While Supporters of Paycheck Protection Defend Workers’ Rights January 28, 2014, HARRISBURG, Pa—Government…

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Public Union Democracy

Gov. Union Bosses Fight to Control Workers’ Paychecks

  • January 15, 2014

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901   Government Union Bosses Fight For Control Over Workers’ Paychecks Union Bosses battle to Keep Using Public Resources for…

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Public Union Democracy

Government Unions Tighten Squeeze

  • Nathan Benefield
  • December 17, 2012

Following the passage of Right to Work in Michigan, pundits are wondering about the prospects of similar reform here in Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Inquirer correctly notes Right…

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Public Union Democracy

More Wolverine Lessons

  • Nathan Benefield
  • December 10, 2012

Friday, Charles commented on Michigan nearing passage of Right to Work, in line to become the 24th state where workers aren’t forced to pay fees to a union…

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Public Union Democracy

New Polling Shows 72 Percent of Pennsylvanians Support Right to Work

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 21, 2011

New polling conducted by Douglas E. Schoen, LLC for the Manhattan Institute nationally and in 10 targeted states shows widespread bipartisan support to reduce state government spending rather than…

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Blog Roundup

  • October 25, 2010

Check out these noteworthy posts that showed up recently in the blogosphere: CF’s own Nate Benefield blogs at The PA Guardian about how most polls simply show how uncommitted…

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Public Union Democracy

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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Six Opportunities for Pennsylvania

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 3, 2010

Once upon a time, "Keystone State" represented more than just a nickname, as Pennsylvania was central to America's economy. Over the past several decades, however, our importance has diminished. Our…

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Regulation

We’re Twice as Smart of the People of Shelbyville

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • August 21, 2009

Harley-Davidson continues to tour business friendly states to re-locate its York plant that employs over 2,000 workers – among the four options considered are Shelbyville, Indiana and Shelbyville, Kentucky.

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