7 Things: Iran-backed group in Iraq responsible for U.S. deaths; fight over unions in Alabama heating up; and more …

7. As, mediatheir Democratic Partyand Desperate republican party celebrated Some say Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will withdraw from the presidential race. without knowing It turns out that it was the House of Mouse who had fallen for him.Obviously that's not true and now DeSantis is repelling the lawsuit claim “Retaliation” is the latest work win […]
FRANK RICCI: How The Teachers Unions Embed Socialism Into Their Contracts

From Boston to Los Angeles, teachers unions and their progressive allies have quietly devised an unprecedented way to circumvent the legislative process by burying unrelated policy issues deep within the complex terms of teacher contracts. . Hidden in plain sight, this new covert strategy allows state and local officials to review publicly available bills, committee […]
Unions threaten Alabama’s low wages, not Alabama’s workers

Farmers, let's be thankful we have jobs. That's the message made clear last week by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who wrote a pro-business piece in which she said Alabama's “economic model” has led to unions seeking to organize at many of the state's auto plants. He claimed that he was under attack from. Its “economic […]
Gov. Kay Ivey: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewels

September 30, 1993 was a turning point in Alabama history. That's the day Mercedes-Benz, against policy, chose this state as the home of its first manufacturing facility in the United States. It was a decision that changed the future of our state in ways no one could have imagined. Fast forward more than 30 years, […]
Gov. Kay Ivey: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewel industries, automotive manufacturing

September 30, 1993 was a turning point in Alabama history. That's the day Mercedes-Benz, against policy, chose this state as the home of its first manufacturing facility in the United States. It was a decision that changed the future of our state in ways no one could have imagined. Fast forward more than 30 years, […]
MAILEE SMITH: Despite Being Knocked Down By SCOTUS Nearly Five Years Ago, Unions Keep Digging In Their Heels

Nearly five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that: Janus v AFSCMEwould permanently limit the power of government unions. The Supreme Court drew a line in its decision, affirming the essential political nature of public sector trade unions and freeing them from the obligation to finance political agendas that do not support government officials. […]
STAN GREER: Swathes Of K-12 Parents Are Dumping Schools Captured By Teachers Unions

Last month, education reporter Linda Jacobson was primarily inspired by: registration data Provided by market research firm Burbio, Eye-popping analysis Reported on how public school district schools are working to attract and retain students after elected officials halted in-person instruction in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. Combined with the U.S. Census Bureau’s […]
Credit Unions Add 34 Branches in Q1

By Jim Duplessis June 16, 2023 at 3:50 PM Recent announcements include seven more from Maine to New Mexico. The credit union added 34 more branches in the first quarter and has announced plans to add at least seven more this year, according to NCUA data. The NCUA revealed that as of March 31, the […]
KEVIN MOONEY: This Democrat Governor Could Defy The Teachers Unions And Pass School Choice

Education policy analysts say Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has set himself apart from other elected representatives who fear the teachers’ union by sticking to a campaign promise to expand school choices. It is possible. But with lawmakers likely to finalize the final bill, he has only a few weeks to deliver on his promise to […]