Policy Issues
No Holds Barred: The Intensification Of Employer Opposition to Organizing
by Kate Bronfenbrenner
Unions Are Good for the American Economy by David Madland and Karla Walter
New research shows workers' freedom to form unions and bargain will be critical to rebuilding a strong economy. The new report, Unions Are Good for the American Economy, says workers with union contracts earn better wages—and more money in workers’ pockets “would provide a needed boost for the U.S. economy.
"A Cry for Justice: The Voices of Chinese Workers"
"Beyond Justice: Bush Administration's Labor Department Abuses Labor Union Regulatory Authorities"
by Scott Lilly of the Center for American Progress.
The Silent War: "The Silent War," speaks to the assault on workers' freedom to choose a union and bargain collectively in the United States. Additional policy statements on major economic and social issues can be found at the National AFL-CIO web site as follows: Policy and Issues - Jobs, Wages & The Economy - Eye On Corporate America
How Unions Help All Workers: Unions have a substantial impact on the compensation and work lives of both unionized and nonunionized workers. Unions play a pivotal role in securing and enforcing labor protections such as overtime compensation, family and medical leave, and health and safety regulations. The Briefing Paper, "How Unions Help All Workers," by Economic Policy Institute President Lawrence Mishel, examines the effect of unions on wages, fringe benefits, total compensation, pay inequality, and workplace protections. Policy briefs on other critical economic issues can be found at the Economic Policy Institute's web site. www.epinet.org
Education For Democracy: "Education For Democracy," is a recent position paper developed by the Albert Shanker Institute that addresses the following: How do we instill in a new generation an understanding of an an appreciation for their stunning political historic? How do we educate citizens? How do we raise democrats? Additional statements on public policy can be found at the Albert Shanker Institute web site at: www.ashankerinst.org/homepage.html
Will Pensions Exist In The Future? Pensions provide financial security to retired workers. Although, pensions are scarce, a disturbing trend of corporate malfeasance threatens their stability. Learn more about how the Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA) is fighting to protect retired workers. Additional information on matters impacting our seniors can be found at the ARA web site: www.retiredamericans.org/index.php
Do Fat Cats Pay Lower Tax Rates Than Workers? The federal tax code has become skewed in favor of investors over workers. Federal taxes on earnings are now one-and -one-half greater than personal taxes on investment income. Tax policy is the subject of many additional reports at: www.ctj.org
