Tag: Labor unions

The board has a complaint pending against McDonald's Corp., arguing that it is a joint employer with its franchisees, even thought an estimated 90 percent of the restaurants are privately owned. (AP)

GOP announces bill to rein in labor agency

Sean Higgins · September 9, 2015 9:04 pm

Organization United for Respect at Walmart staged protests at Walmart stores on busy shopping days. (AP file)

The demise of OUR Walmart

Ashley Pratte · September 9, 2015 4:01 am

Joe Biden woos Big Labor, ponders 2016 bid

Byron York · September 7, 2015 8:02 pm

Obama to give federal contractors paid sick leave

Nicole Duran · September 7, 2015 4:01 am

With Wisconsin joining the ranks in March of this year, there are now 25 right-to-work states in America. (AP file)

On Labor Day, consider the injustice of forced union dues

Mark Mix · September 7, 2015 4:01 am

Liberals should recognize that repealing prevailing wage laws, frees up millions for other projects like schools and parks. (AP File Photo)

Beltway Confidential

For better roads, repeal prevailing wage laws

Jason Russell · September 3, 2015 4:01 am

Hillary Clinton stands with various union members at an American Federation of Teachers Union rally in Cincinnati in October 2008. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)

Emails show Clinton’s close ties to teachers union

Sean Higgins · September 1, 2015 10:35 pm

Biden to join labor boss at Labor Day event

Sean Higgins · September 1, 2015 10:23 pm

In this March 12, 2011 file photo, thousands of pro-labor protesters rally at the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison, Wis. (AP)

Beltway Confidential

Study: Right-to-work does not lower wages

Jason Russell · September 1, 2015 9:10 pm

Another labor board ruling on the issue is expected later this year in a case involving McDonald's Corp. on whether franchiser companies are legal responsible for violations by franchises. (AP Photo)

Businesses lobby Democrats to clamp down on labor board

Sean Higgins · August 31, 2015 11:03 pm

The new standard means that a business could now find itself in the position of bankrolling a strike against itself. (Getty Images file)

Labor board: Firms must deduct union dues after contract expires

Sean Higgins · August 31, 2015 9:59 pm

Scott Walker's actions suggests he lacks the required immunity to special-interest pleading. (AP Photo)Â

Walker won’t buck special interests

Timothy P. Carney · August 31, 2015 6:31 pm