Labor
American workers deserve the freedom to participate in the U.S. economy without being pressured to join a union or pay union dues. Organized labor is the antithesis of worker freedom. Right to Work Laws, which protect 166 million Americans in 27 states, are critical to ensuring workers are not forced to join a union or pay dues as a condition of their employment. OCC supports worker freedom and will warn the public about the causes and consequences of organized labor.
Additionally, independent contractors and freelancers are a vibrant and critical part of the American economy. These Americans want to be their own boss, and enjoy the flexibility of setting their own hours and adapting their workload to suit their lifestyle. OCC stands with these workers and opposes efforts that restrict their participation in our economy by forcing them into traditional employment arrangements.
Labor
Third Circuit Overturns NLRB Ruling Against The Federalist
Last week, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the NLRB for their decision to rule against The Federalist based on the merits of a comedic tweet by their executive officer and publisher, Ben Domenech. This decision overturns a callous attempt by the NLRB to punish a conservative publication based on…
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OCC Supports the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act
The Open Competition Center supports the passage of S. 3074/H.R. 5743, the “Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act,” introduced by Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.). Credit: United States Congress, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons This legislation codifies the DOL’s Payroll Independent Determination (PAID) pilot program established in…
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Bernie Sanders Announces Wasteful, Politicized Senate Budget Hearing
By: Tom Hebert Chairman Bernie Sanders (Socialist-Vt.) has announced a Senate Budget Committee hearing Thursday titled “Should Taxpayer Dollars Go to Companies that Violate Labor Laws?” The hearing purportedly examines the possibility of ending federal contracts to companies engaging in “illegal anti-union activities.” In reality, this hearing is designed to…
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NYC Amazon Workers Overwhelmingly Reject Unionization In Brutal Defeat for Union Organizers
By: Tom Hebert In a blistering defeat for union bosses and organizers, Amazon workers overwhelmingly voted against unionizing a New York City warehouse according to media reports. Out of approximately 1,600 workers eligible to vote, 61 percent voted against the union and 38 percent voted in favor of the…
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NLRB Tips Scales in Staten Island
Last week, a labor union attempting to organize an Amazon facility in Staten Island prevailed in a representation election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board. The final vote was 2,654 in favor of the Amazon Workers Union and 2,131 against unionization. The liberal media has ceaselessly praised organizer Chris…
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Weil Doesn’t Deserve a Second Chance On American Labor
Originally Published in The Hill on 08/17/21 03:31 PM EDT By: Tom Hebert The Senate is soon expected to vote on the nomination of David Weil to serve as administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor. Weil, who previously held the post under President Barack…
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Sen. Mark Kelly’s Support for PRO Act’s “Overall Goals” Spells Doom for Arizona Workers
By: Tom Hebert Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) told a reporter that he is open to passing parts of the anti-worker “Protecting the Right to Organize” (PRO) Act through budget reconciliation and supports the “overall goals” of the bill. The PRO Act would impose a nationwide ban on Right to Work, forcing…
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$3.5 Trillion Democrat Spending Blowout Contains Anti-Worker PRO Act
By: Tom Hebert The $3.5 trillion spending blowout announced by Senate Democrats will include the job-killing “Protecting the Right to Organize Act,” according to media reports. The PRO Act would benefit Big Labor at the expense of the American worker. The PRO Act’s inclusion in the spending blowout gives further insight…
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Biden Targets American Freelancers In Presidential Budget
By: Tom Hebert President Joe Biden’s $6 trillion budget proposal includes $7.5 billion for “worker protection” efforts, including a new campaign to force independent contractors to reclassify as W-2 employees. This is part of the left’s government-wide, full-court press to destroy the gig economy and force every American to have a…
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Vox Supports ABC Test Despite Firing 200 Freelancers Before It Became Law
By: Joseph Murgida Vox Media recently published an article advocating for the ABC test to ensure “fairer conditions” for gig workers that are classified as independent contractors. In its so-called “analysis,” Vox ignores that the ABC test remains broadly unpopular among California’s independent contractors, and that a national ABC…