Wait a minute, are you kidding me?
Is there a blogging equivalent of a double take, because I’m doing that right now. Maine labor boss Jack McKay is a tricky guy. He has been trying to conflate union leadership elections, with union organization elections in an effort to suggest that unions like secret ballots. But if you know anything about unions, you [more...]

Posted Thu, 28 Aug 2008 .

Some Common Sense in Minnesota
Minnesota, for one reason or another, has quickly become the epicenter of the debate about the deceptively-named Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). Earlier this summer, the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor party (DFL) Chairman called us liars for suggesting that the bill would eliminate secret ballot elections in workplace unionization elections. We, in turn, challenged him to [more...]

Posted Wed, 27 Aug 2008 .

Union Member Resources

Your Rights & FAQ
When union bosses try to gain new union members and begin collecting their dues, they make a pitch to employees. But they usually only tell half of the story. Before signing anything or voting, employees should know their rights.
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Union Decertification
Employees who no longer want a union to represent them -- whether it's because the union is undemocratic, corrupt, violent, or just plain inept -- are entitled to seek an election to determine if a majority wants to drop the union.
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Blow the Whistle!
Have you been a victim of union intimidation or violence? Have your dues been misused by union officials? Is your union leader guilty of corruption, racketeering, or unfair labor practices?
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