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
Senate HELP Should Reject Jessica Looman for WHD
The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) has noticed a markup for Jessica Looman to be Wage and Hour Administrator this Wednesday, November 16th. If confirmed, Looman’s ivory tower theories will threaten the business models that allow millions of Americans to put food on the table.
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NLRB Continues Its War on Workplace Speech
The Biden Administration has weaponized the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to fulfill President Joe Biden’s campaign promise to be the “most pro-union president you’ve ever seen.” To that end, the NLRB has repeatedly used its power to tip the scales toward unions during organizing efforts. The reason is clear…
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CDW Report Reveals Harms of Online Voting in Union Elections
The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace this week unveiled a report discussing the harms of online voting in union elections. The report details the history, facts and misconceptions while detailing the net harms that such a policy shift would have on workplaces and the integrity of union elections. The report first…
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Hawaii Risks Economic Catastrophe With $18 Minimum Wage
Governor David Ige (D-Hawaii) signed the first legislation across any state to raise its state minimum wage to $18/hour. This hike in Hawaii’s minimum wage will have disastrous consequences for the Hawaiian economy. According to Maui Chamber of Commerce President Pamela Tumpap, more than 20% of businesses within Hawaii stated…
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On Masks, Biden Followed the Teacher’s Unions, Not the Science
The Biden Administration frequently promised the American people that it would approach COVID-19 by following the science. However, the internal calendar of Biden Center for Disease Control (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky shows the Administration is more interested in following the whims of teachers unions instead of “the science.” Fox…
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Biden Department of Labor Must Protect Independent Contractors in New Rulemaking
On Friday, the Biden Department of Labor announced their plans to kick off a new rulemaking process for independent contractors. In June, the DOL will host public forums for employers and workers to weigh in on new rules. The voices and rights of independent contractors ought not be neglected in the…
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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…