Overworked America

Income and wages stagnant for most Americans.

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Missouri becomes latest Right to Work battleground

By Reid Wilson

The national battle between conservative groups and big labor unions is moving to Missouri as outside groups on both sides gear up for a vote that could come as early as Monday on controversial legislation that would strip unions of the power to compel workers in union shops to join.

The legislation, known as Right to Work, would prohibit requiring payment of union dues as a condition of employment.

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So-Called Right to Work is Wrong for Workers

An article by James P Hoffa, General President IBT

The annual state legislative folly that spurs pro-corporate lawmakers to introduce legislation to hack away at workplace rights and wages for millions of middle-class families is well underway. And it is failing -- again.

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“Right to work” is a slick and deceptive way of weakening labor unions"

Have you ever had a moment of déjà vu? That’s how I feel when I hear people talk about “right to work” or “workplace freedom.”

Read more of what Becky Williams, President of District 1199, Service Employees International Union shares: http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20140311/Opinion/140319801#ixzz2wwDkb3DM

Governor Kasich needs to invest in more public education

"The economic security of our state and all of its citizens begins with our success in educating every child." - by Becky Higgins, OEA President

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