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.
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Open Competition Center Supports Coalition Opposing Sami’s Law
Flickr/ Kmf164 The Open Competition Center has joined a coalition of 16 groups and activists in opposition to H.R. 1082, also known as “Sami’s Law.” If implemented, H.R. 1082 would undermine independent contractors nationwide and open the door for crushing federal regulation of the ridesharing industry. The coalition urges Congress…
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OCC Urges Congress To Reject The Misleadingly-Named “Paycheck Fairness Act”
Photo Credit: Dan Gaken The House of Representatives will soon vote on H.R. 7, the misleadingly-named “Paycheck Fairness Act,” legislation introduced by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.). If implemented, H.R. 7 would enact no new pay discrimination protections. Instead, the bill would give greedy trial lawyers unprecedented opportunity to target…
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Joe Biden Jams Job-Killing PRO Act Into $2 Trillion Tax Hike Package
President Joe Biden has unveiled his misleadingly-named “American Jobs Plan,” a massive infrastructure package funded by a $2 trillion tax hike on the American people. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore In the plan, Biden calls on Congress to pass the “Projecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act,” radical legislation…
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Senate Should Reject Anti-Freelancer Julie Su for DOL Deputy Secretary
Photo Credit: Tim Evanson The Senate HELP Committee held a hearing Tuesday on President Biden’s nomination of Julie Su to serve as Deputy Secretary at the Department of Labor. If confirmed, Su will wage war on the livelihoods of more than 57 million Americans that engage in freelance work. OCC…
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DOL Should Not Withdraw the Trump Admin Independent Contractor Rule
Flickr/Iowapolitics.com The Department of Labor has proposed the withdrawal of a rule promulgated under the Trump Administration that clarified the difference between an independent contractor and a traditional employee under the Fair Standards Labor Act (FSLA). If the DOL rescinds the rule, it would have a devastating impact on…
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Open Competition Center Urges NO Vote on Job-Killing PRO Act
Open Competition Center urges members of the House of Representatives to vote against the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842). This harmful legislation would increase the power of organized labor at the expense of American workers. If signed into law, some of the key provisions of the…
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ATR Opposes The Raise the Wage Act
Photo credit: Shelly Provost Democrats have reintroduced the “Raise the Wage Act,” legislation that would raise the federal minimum wage to $15/hour by 2025, more than doubling the current wage of $7.25/hour. If implemented, this legislation would eliminate millions of jobs, kill thousands of small businesses, and worsen the economic…
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Biden Pick Marty Walsh is Big Labor’s Top Choice To Lead DOL
Photo credit: Matt Bargar President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to run the Department of Labor (DOL). As the first union member set to lead DOL in nearly 50 years, Walsh is the latest confirmation that the Biden administration will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of union bosses…
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ATR Applauds DOL Final Rule Clarifying Independent Contractor Status
Photo credit: The White House U.S. Department of Labor has released a final rule clarifying the difference between an independent contractor and a traditional employee under the Fair Standards Labor Act (FSLA). After implementation, this rule will protect freelancers by providing much-needed clarity and flexibility for American workers and businesses alike.