WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative groups are wasting little time in trying to deal a crippling blow to labor unions now that Justice Neil Gorsuch has joined the Supreme Court.
A First Amendment clash over public...
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New high court challenge to labor unions follows 4-4 split
New Bill Would Cut the Wages of Middle-Class Construction Workers
With a renewed focus on rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, Congress must also support policies that rebuild middle-class jobs in the United States.
Fortunately, the historically bipartisan Davis-Bacon Act already does just that for craft workers on public construction projects. The law creates a level playing field for all contractors by ensuring that taxpayer dollars maintain...
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A Responsible Bidder Ordinance is a Protection Plan for Taxpayers
A Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO) is a policy that sets minimal requirements for all contractors bidding on publicly-funded projects in a given political jurisdiction. Typically, these requirements include proof of participation in an apprenticeship training program, proof of certificates of insurance, prequalification surveys, and compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. RBOs are...
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Take Action for Miners!!!
Sharon,
In two days, thousands of miners and their families will lose their health care. Those families are counting on you to help push Congress to do the right thing and pass the Miners Protection Act.
This legislation would secure retiree and healthcare benefits for miners and their families—benefits that were promised to miners when they put...
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