Category Archives: Politics

Pelosi: The Latest In a Line of Big Labor Pawns?

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WFI Lauds Committee Approval Of Workforce Democracy & Fairness Act

The Workforce Fairness Institute (WFI) today released the following statement in response to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce approving the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094): “Today, Congress took another step toward reining in an out-of-control … Continue reading

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The Biased Board

“Your continued personal obstruction, lack of compliance with a validly issued congressional subpoena and false statements to the committee are unacceptable,’ Issa stated in a letter to NLRB acting general counsel, Lafe Solomon. “The NLRB is acting as a rogue agency that believes it does not have to fully answer to Congress.” Continue reading

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Congress Pushes for Workforce Fairness at Today’s Hearing

The question of what is fair for workers and employers in union-organizing elections was front and center during the House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing today. The legislation at the center of the hearing, The Workforce Fairness and Democracy … Continue reading

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WFI Sends Letter Supporting Workforce Democracy & Fairness Act

Link to Letter Dear Chairman Kline, The Workforce Fairness Institute (WFI) is an organization committed to educating workers, their employers and citizens in general on important issues affecting the workplace.  We are writing in strong support of H.R. 3094, the … Continue reading

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Washington Post/Bloomberg Republican debate is 10/11—Will Candidates Discuss the NLRB’s Job-Killing Assault Against Workers?

The next Republican Presidential debate is Tuesday, October 11 at 8 p.m. ET, and with it comes another great opportunity for WFI members to make their voices heard by submitting questions via Twitter, using #econdebate. Where: Hanover, NH When: Tuesday, … Continue reading

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WFI Responds To Introduction Of Workforce Democracy & Fairness Act

The Workforce Fairness Institute (WFI) today released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094): “We applaud the continued efforts of representatives in the U.S. House as they work to defend … Continue reading

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WFI Responds To House Appropriations Committee 2012 Labor, Health & Human Services Funding Bill

The Workforce Fairness Institute (WFI) today released the following statement in response to the House Appropriations Committee’s 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services funding bill: “The House Appropriations Committee’s funding bill sends a strong message to President Obama that the … Continue reading

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