NFIB – First comprehensive Report in Nation Shows Ineffectiveness
“While most advocates of sick leave mandates are doubtlessly well-intentioned, the data from both supporters and opponent of the policy indicate that a wide gulf exists between intentions and results.”
Kiro TV – Conservative Group Refuses Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day is just another workday at the Freedom Foundation in Olympia. Inside, were workers at their desks, demonstrating in favor of “Right to Work” laws that prohibit compulsory union membership.
The Seattle Times – Right Wing Launches Misguided Protest Against Labor Day
But to the Freedom Foundation, a business-backed Olympia think tank, the day is evidence of the power of unions, which to members equals the decline of America. Rather than stoop to taking a union-backed day off, they plan to fight the power by … working all day Monday instead!
Voice of the Valley – Freedom Foundation Staff to Work on Labor Day, Chooses to Celebrate Right-to-Work Day Instead
he nonprofit, nonpartisan Freedom Foundation has been especially active in recent years trying to bring transparency to the relationship between Washington state government and public-sector unions.
Think Progress – Conservatives Protest Labor Day By Staging A Work-In
A conservative think tank is protesting the federal Labor Day holiday by staging a work-in on Monday in a gambit to celebrate “the freedom to keep your job when you choose not to join a union.”
Inquisitr – Labor Day Protest: New Conservative Cause, Stick It To Labor By Working On Holiday
The Freedom Foundation, an Olympia-based group whose self-stated mission is to “reverse the stranglehold public-sector unions have on our government,” says that to protest the holiday which honors organized labor — as well as non-organized labor — it will stage a “work-in,” ignoring the holiday and requiring its employees to show up at the office Monday, September 1.
Addicting Info – Conservative Think Tank Boycotting Labor Day By Going To Work On Monday
Washington-based conservative think tank, Freedom Foundation, says its employees are refusing to take Monday off for Labor Day because of that holiday’s association with labor unions. That’ll show ‘em!
Americans Against The Tea Party – Conservative ‘Think’ Tank Protests Labor Day By Working Monday
A Washington conservative group has vowed to boycott Labor Day because of the holiday’s association with labor unions. The Freedom Foundation, based in Olympia, will be protesting the holiday by having a “work-in” on Monday.
philly.com – Rethink Paid Sick-Leave Laws
A new report from the Washington state-based Freedom Foundation examines the 10 most significant studies about the effect of mandatory paid sick-leave laws in the four jurisdictions that have been studied: San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Connecticut, and Seattle (two studies were conducted by the Employment Policies Institute, where one of the authors is research director). Careful evaluation of the data from these jurisdictions yields surprising conclusions about the most-cited arguments in favor of these laws.
The Sacramento Bee – Sick Day Bill’s Benefits Aren’t as Favorable as Backers Say
A new report from the Washington state-based Freedom Foundation examines the 10 most significant studies about the effect of mandatory paid sick leave laws in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Connecticut and Seattle. Careful evaluation of the data from these jurisdictions yields surprising conclusions about the most-cited arguments in favor of these laws.
Fox News – Labor Day Brings Focus to Economy, Declining Union Memership
At about the same time, the conservative think tank Freedom Foundation was recognized Labor Day by making workers go to the office and declaring it “Right-to-Work Day” — a reference to legislation backed by conservative lawmakers across the country to stop agreements in which workers have to join unions or pay dues to get or keep a job.
The Blaze – Conservative Group Didn’t Take Labor Day Off. They Chose to Do Something Else on the Holiday Instead.
“We’re calling it Right-to-Work Day,” The Freedom Foundation said in a statement posted on their website. ”If you’re going to pay tribute to something, why not the freedom to keep your job even when you choose not to join a union?”
King 5 News – Olympia Employees Work on Labor Day to Highlight Union ‘Abuses’
Employees at Olympia’s Freedom Foundation labored on Labor Day. Staffers at the conservative think-tank celebrated what they called “Right to Work” day last Friday so they could work Monday.
NFIB – What You Need To Know About Upcoming Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Legislation
Shouldn’t we trust New Jersey’s small business owners to decide what is best for their employees and their business? Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto has announced that the state assembly will take up a proposal that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The bill, introduced by Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt, would allow workers to earn one hour of sick leave for every 30 worked. It is expected to be considered in the Assembly Labor Committee this month.
Take Apart – With Labor Unions Weakened, Everybody’s Working for the Weekend
While most Americans regaled one another with stories of Labor Day road trips and holiday barbecues this week, on Tuesday morning, the 20-odd staffers at Freedom Foundation didn’t have the same long-weekend afterglow.
Snohomish Tribune – Group Claims Snohomish Teacher Salaries Out of Whack
The Snohomish School Board heard a statement last week from a labor reform group regarding what it calls inequalities in teacher salaries in the school district.
Puget Sound Business Journal – Sound Perspectives: Sick Leave Law Needs a Second Opinion
In life, business and policy, results matter. Having the right intentions does not necessarily produce positive results. Seattle’s sick leave regulations are a case in point.
CT20x17 – New Survey Shows Workplace Mandate Hasn’t Helped
There’s no mistaking the good intentions of legislators who support ideas like the paid sick leave law that became effective in Connecticut in 2012. The problem is, sometimes those ideas don’t achieve their intended results but end up causing unintended consequences – like added costs to businesses.
PJ Media – Bridge of Shame: Fallen Span Proves Government Can’t Do Anything Right
VIDEO: Skagit River bridge collapsed after being hit by a truck, dozens of times over years. There were signs it would fail, just no sign that it’s a low bridge.
