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25 Years to Break Even
A new report that was released yesterday finds that it will take 25 years for Wisconsin voters to make up the tax revenue that is being given to Foxconn. UCOMM has previously reported that the $10...
Upgrading the Power Grid
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans to rebuild almost 80 miles of transmission line, and it will be done by IBEW members. It’s an effort to strengthen grid reliability and bring...
Missouri Could Kill Right to Work
Since Missouri passed a Right to Work law earlier this year, unions have been organizing to bring the environmentally disastrous decision to the voters. Since the campaign began, both sides...
No Paycheck Deduction in Texas
It’s your job. It’s your paycheck. And how you spend your hard-earned money ought to be your choice. Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 156 would take away the freedom of teachers, nurses,...
The Public Pension is Strong
As a public sector worker, you made a contract with the government that when you retire you will have a pension. Many people take lower salaries just to ensure that they will be able to retire...
NY Con Con: 10 Reasons to Vote No
This year, New York voters will go to the polls to vote on whether or not New York should hold a Constitutional Convention. The state constitution requires that every 20 years the voters of the...
Buy American Victory in Albany
“This is a victory for all New Yorkers. Requiring American made iron and steel products for New York’s roads and bridges is a wise investment for the future of our economy.
The Constitutional Convention Coalition
Every 20 years, New York voters get to vote on whether or not the state should hold a constitutional convention. This year, organized labor is joining with environmental advocates, even the...
Beating Back a Decert Attack
Working people in Maine scored a huge victory yesterday when a bill that would have required unions to hold recertification votes every two years failed with overwhelming bipartisan support. ...
The Art of Tongue Biting
I had to go to a Lobby Day in my State's Capital. When you're a union guy, educating elected officials can be a daunting task and sometimes elected union leaders spend almost too...