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by Fred Wszolek (first appeared in Real Clear Policy) On January 4th of last year, President Obama decided to thumb his nose at the United States Senate. He purported to recess-appoint Richard Griffin and Sharon Block to the National Labor … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, Congress, NLRB, Politics, Unions Tagged Barack Obama, Big Labor, Constitution, dc circuit court, federal court of appeals, founding fathers, framers, framers of constitution, Fred Wszolek, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, President Obama, recess appointments, Richard Griffin, Sharon Block, unconstitutional, Union Bosses, union cronies, university of chicago law school, wall street journal

In a major setback for the Obama Administration, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today issued a ruling the found the President violated the Constitution when he pushed the recess appointments of Richard Griffin and Sharon Block … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, Campaigns & Elections, Congress, NLRB, Politics, Unions Tagged Constitution, david sentelle, Fred Wszolek, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, President Obama, recess appointments, Richard Griffin, Senate, Senate confirmation, Sharon Block, us senate, WFI

By Fred Wszolek When the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon released the agency’s fiscal year 2012 operating report, he provided even more evidence that the NLRB is over-funded and there is absolutely no legitimate need … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, National Mediation Board, NLRB, Politics, Unions Tagged Ambush Elections, Barack Obama, Big Labor, executive branch, Lafe Solomon, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, President Obama, Union Bosses, union payback, White House

by Fred Wszolek (in The Hill)   I recently wrote an op-ed here on The Hill’s Congress Blog which focused on actions the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may undertake in the coming weeks and months, including “try[ing] to undermine the … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, Campaigns & Elections, NLRB, Politics, Unions Tagged american federation of labor and congress of industrial organizations, congress blog, Fred Wszolek, john logan, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, Richard Griffin, san francisco state university, secret ballots, SEIU, Senate, service employees international union, Sharon Block, The Hill, Tom Harkin, workplace democracy

by Fred Wszolek (in The Hill) For much of the last year, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has focused almost exclusively on rewarding union bosses with decisions that hurt workers and small businesses. Board Member Brian Hayes was the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Big Labor, Brian Hayes, democracy, employee privacy, employers, Fred Wszolek, Labor Board, labor unions, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, Obama labor board, privacy, secret ballots, Union Bosses, union cronies, workplace, workplace democracy

By Fred Wszolek One real positive thing on the schedule in the 113th Congress is a bill to eliminate taxpayer funding of union activities.  That’s right – in case you missed it – current law allows government employees to conduct … Continue reading

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, Congress, Department of Labor, NLRB, Politics, Unions Tagged 113th Congress, arbitration, Big Labor, civil service reform act, Collective Bargaining, Congress, federal employee accountability act, government employees, grievances, office of personnel management, Phil Gingrey, Union Bosses, union business, Unions

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

Posted in Big Labor Bosses, Congress, Politics Tagged bakers union, Big Labor, hostess, hostess brands, National Labor Relations Board, Richard Trumka, strikes, Union Bosses, union lobbyists

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

Posted in Congress, NLRB, Politics Tagged Barack Obama, Constitution, david sentelle, dc circuit court of appeals, Fred Wszolek, Harry Reid, House, House of Representatives, karen lecraft, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, Obama Administration, president carter, president eisenhower, president ford, president johnson, president kennedy, President Obama, pro forma session, Richard Griffin, Senate, senate recess appointments, Senator Harry Reid, Sharon Block, Terence Flynn, thomas griffith