Top court: Unions can’t force government workers to pay fees
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to Democratic-leaning organized labor.
Supreme Court, new term near, to hear challenge to unions
Its conservative majority restored, the Supreme Court said Thursday it will return to an issue with the potential to financially cripple Democratic-leaning labor unions that represent government workers.
Slimantics: A level playing field for Mississippi workers
Our elected state officials, especially those with the big “R” attached to their names, will tell you they believe in small government and personal liberty.
Unclear if UAW will charter union in Mississippi
Some union supporters say they hope the United Auto Workers will charter a formal local union at Nissan Motor Co.’s plant, but it remains unclear whether the union will do so.
Police unions push for medical coverage of PTSD
Police unions across the U.S. are pushing for officers to be able to collect workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, whether they got it from the general stress of police work or from responding to a deadly shooting rampage.
UAW drops appeal of defeat in vote
The United Auto Workers dropped its appeal of a worker vote against unionizing at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee, a move that the union said should put pressure on Republican politicians to quickly approve incentives the German automaker is seeking to expand its lone U.S. assembly plant.
Bryant signs bills to limit union activities
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant on Wednesday signed three bills to limit union activities in Mississippi, saying he hopes they strengthen the state’s reputation as a place where organized labor has little influence.
Combs endorses Canton union push
Sean “Diddy” Combs is adding his support those seeking a union at Nissan Motor Co.
Combs endorsed the effort by video at a free pro-union concert by rapper Common Friday night at Jackson State University.
Miss. House passes bills to restrict labor unions
Mississippi lawmakers are moving ahead with a package of bills to restrict some labor union organizing and picketing practices.
Our view: Less-intrusive when it suits them
If you were to poll our state legislators, you would find that the vast majority embrace the conservative tenets of small, less-intrusive government based on a strong belief in individual liberty.
Bills aim to restrict union organizing, picketing
Mississippi senators want to restrict some union organizing and picketing practices, as well as local laws that might benefit workers.
Unions flip to support Kemper in exchange for jobs
Mississippi Power Co.’s contractors have agreed to hire about 1,000 labor union members to build its Kemper County power plant, and a group of unions says it now supports the project.
Unions shift political might to state, local races
Unions are shifting more of their political resources to state and local races this year as they try to head off passage of laws that could undermine bargaining rights, make it harder to organize or reduce their political muscle.
Unions have outlived their usefulness
Steve Moore raised several good points in his letter supporting the right of labor unions to strike (Voice of the people, Aug. 25).