Category Archives: Policy Issues

No Holds Barred: The Intensification Of Employer Opposition to Organizing

Posted on October 15, 2010 by ALSC

Click this link to read about: No Holds Barred: The Intensification Of Employer Opposition to Organizing by Kate Bronfenbrenner

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A Cry for Justice: The Voices of Chinese Workers

Posted on October 15, 2010 by ALSC

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Unions Are Good for the American Economy by David Madland and Karla Walter

Posted on October 15, 2010 by ALSC

Unions Are Good for the American Economy by David Madland and Karla Walter
New research shows workers’ freedom to form unions and bargain will be critical…

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Beyond Justice: Bush Administration’s Labor Department Abuses Labor Union Regulatory Authorities

Posted on October 15, 2010 by ALSC

“Beyond Justice: Bush Administration’s Labor Department Abuses Labor Union Regulatory Authorities”
by Scott Lilly of the Center for American Progress.

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The Silent War

Posted on October 15, 2010 by ALSC

The Silent War: “The Silent War,” speaks to the assault on workers’ freedom to choose a union and bargain collectively in the United States. Additional policy statements…

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Do Fat Cats Pay Lower Tax Rates Than Workers?

Posted on October 15, 2010 by ALSC

Do Fat Cats Pay Lower Tax Rates Than Workers? The federal tax code has become skewed in favor of investors over workers. Federal taxes on earnings are now one-and -one-half greater than personal taxes on investment income. Tax policy is the subject of many additional reports at: www.ctj.org

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Will Pensions Exist In The Future?

Posted on October 15, 2010 by ALSC

Will Pensions Exist In The Future? Pensions provide financial security to retired workers. Although, pensions are scarce, a disturbing trend of corporate malfeasance threatens their stability. Learn more about how the Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA) is fighting to protect retired workers. Additional information on matters impacting our seniors can be found at the ARA web site: http://www.retiredamericans.org/

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Education For Democracy

Posted on October 15, 2010 by ALSC

Education For Democracy: “Education For Democracy,” is a recent position paper developed by the Albert Shanker Institute that addresses the following: How do we instill in a new generation an understanding of an an appreciation for their stunning political historic?… Continue reading →

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Employee Free Choice Act & Labor Law History

Posted on October 5, 2010 by ALSC

The Employee Free Choice Act, supported by a bipartisan coalition in Congress, would enable working people to bargain for better benefits, wages and working conditions by restoring workers’ freedom to choose for themselves whether to join a union…

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