December | 2012 | Big Labor Bailout

By Fred Wszolek Many cases issued by President Obama’s National Labor Relations Board over the last two weeks have alarmed employee-rights advocates and employers.  But perhaps the most alarming is the NLRB’s decision in Dish Networks according to which the Board … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, Congress, micro-unions, NLRB, Politics, Unions Tagged Brian Hayes, dish networks, Fred Wszolek, Mark Pearce, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, Obama board, pearce and block, President Obama, Sharon Block, tri-cast

By Fred Wszolek The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently announced that it was putting three more gifts for union bosses under the Big Labor Christmas tree. In the face of 50 years of Board precedent that has consistently held … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, Congress, NLRB, Politics, Unions Tagged Big Labor, board in speciality healthcare, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, oakwood healthcare, Obama board, President Obama, Union Bosses

By Fred Wszolek In the closing days of Board Member Brian Hayes’ term, the three union partisans placed on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by President Obama – two of whom have never been confirmed by the U.S. Senate … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, Campaigns & Elections, Congress, NLRB, Politics Tagged beck objector, Big Labor, Brian Hayes, Chicago, circuit court, Collective Bargaining, NLRB, Obama Administration, Obama board, obama nlrb, President Obama, Supreme Court, Union Bosses, Unions

In the Circuit Courts. Specialty Litigation.  Of the three circuit court cases pending, only the 6th Circuit has scheduled an oral argument which will be held on January 23rd.  In the other two cases, the briefing is complete in one, but not … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, NLRB, Unions Tagged 6th circuit, 7th circuit, Big Labor, big labor bosses, Board, Brian Hayes, dc circuit, dc circuit court of appeals, Employee Rights, National Labor Relations Board, Neiman Marcus, NLRB, nyc regional director, Obama Administration, obama’s board, President Obama, recess litigation, Roundy’s Inc.

We’ve been saying for quite some time that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) cares about little else other than its own existence and pushing the agenda of Big Labor bosses. Clearly, the NLRB has become unhinged when it tells … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, NLRB, Politics, Unions Tagged Barack Obama, Fred Wszolek, marriott, marriott international, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, Obama board, President Obama, president of the united states

by Fred Wszolek (originally published in Real Clear Policy) The holiday season is one of spreading good will, happiness, and cheer as young and old alike look forward to spending time and exchanging gifts with family and friends. But this … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, Department of Labor, micro-unions, NLRB, Unions Tagged Big Labor, christmas, Craig Becker, Democrats, Micro-unions, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, President Obama, republicans, Roundy’s Inc., Salvation Army, Senate, Specialty Healthcare

Labor Spends Big To Elect President Obama, Now Undertakes “Union-Friendly Measures” Big Labor Spends Heavily To Re-Elect Obama: According To Center For Responsive Politics, President Obama Was Top Recipient Of Labor Money For The 2012 Campaign Cycle. (Center For Responsive … Continue reading

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By Fred Wszolek Oral argument was held in the D.C. Circuit Court this morning over President Obama’s controversial recess appointments of Sharon Block, Terence Flynn and Richard Griffin to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).  These appointments were made last … Continue reading

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