It seems that the union priced themselves out of the market. New maker of Twinkies: Non-union workers will be used to restart plants As happens so often, unions shops go under, and are replaced by non-union labor. Of course, that often happens somewhere else, so the whole areas suffer for the union boss’s greed. I expect thuggery. Related posts: Labor Union Tactics Exposed: The Devil at my Doorstep Labor Studies Professor Explains how to Shut Down Non-Union Businesses Conservative Hideout Freedom Plan: Organized Labor Labor Union Sabotages Blizzard Cleanup? A New Born Dies Breaking News: Verizon Workers to Return to [...]
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Union Violence in Chicago
It seems that socialists and teachers (union) were marching in Chicago, or do I repeat myself? But, in all seriousness, it’s getting warmer, so we will see a spike in union activity, and union violence (This must be repetition day at the CH 2.0) At any rate, people are not supposed to film socialists and teachers, and Jesse Jackson, because the guy that did got some Alinsky for his trouble. Here is the video, via Publius Forum… It’s really priceless. From the juvenile penis comments, to telling the one ethical person there to “not snitch,” these so called adults showed [...]
Did Union Thugs Destroy a Church?
Apparently, even God isn’t above the reach of union thugs. Here’s the background. Quakers (not the Oatmeal folks, the actual religion) needed a new “meeting house” (their place of worship=church). However, they decided to go with non-union labor. That’s when things, shall we say, got interesting. Philly .com, via Weasel Zippers has more… As agonizing as the process was, the result is a trim little design, faced in traditional Wissahickon schist, that will visibly reflect the ideals Quakers hold dear, from respect for the environment to plain old good neighborliness. And yet, in one crucial way, the $5.8 million project [...]
MEA President Politicize Shootings, Uses Tragedy to Push Personal Agenda Using Union Resources
Hours after the tragic school shooting, I received an email from the Michigan Education Association President Steve Cook. The entire statement can be found on the MEA website, paid for by unionized school employees, but here is the bulk of it: “Regardless of what the details and facts are of today’s events in Connecticut, this nation must have a real conversation about guns and the safety of our students and those who care for them. “I am a gun owner and avid outdoorsman, but something must be done to protect our children from such acts of violence. Entire school communities — boards, administrators, teachers, support [...]
Union Thug to Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan, “We’ll be at your daughter’s soccer game”
My theme for the week here, so it seems, is that if you leave leftists to their own devices long enough, that they’ll show their true nature. That happened again in Michigan, where a speaker at a public event said (reading between the lines), “that’s a nice daughter you have there. It’d be a shame if something would happen to her.” Here is the video… Remember kids, this is how the left operates. They want what they want, and if anyone stands in their way, they will be subjected to threats, attacks, intimidation, and harassment. They aren’t above threatening children, [...]
Michigan Union Violence Update: Thugs use Racial Slurs While Destroying Local Business
When you leave the left to their own devices, they’ll most often show you their true thoughts and intentions. This could not be more true recently in Michigan, where it was seen that union thugs displayed the violence and intelligence that has given them their “thug” designation Of course, racism has deep roots in both the Democratic party, as well as unions, so it isn’t a surprise that racial slurs flew when a black businessman dared provide a service to Americans for Prosperity. Stacey McCain has the background… Lee Stranahan returned my phone call today. He was in Lansing, Michigan, to cover [...]
Unions Brought Right-to-Work on Themselves and Now Should Reap What They Have Sown?
While on the executive board of my local union, as the lone conservative voice I recommended from the very start against supporting Proposal 2, but no one listened to me and now the unions are reaping what they have sown. On several occasions I argued in my local union executive meetings and in our representation council meetings and I distinctly remember a heated discussion that I had with the Michigan Education Association President at a picnic, and in each case I strongly recommended that pushing for Proposal 2 was a bad idea for several reasons. One, that if the effort [...]
MIchigan Union Violence Update: Media Ignores it, Leftists Craft Conspriacy Theories
Michigan, Unions, Violence, Goons, Americans for Prosperity, Tent, Attack, Assualt, Intimidation, MSM, Bias, Coverage The post reality world means that it really makes no difference what really happens, and even if you have the most iron-clad evidence, it’s all about who controls the information. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at what is happening… Media Ignores Union Violence: As usual, the MSM is refusing to cover union violence. That is not new, and we shouldn’t be surprised, but it still should be covered, and so it shall. Newsbusters has a storyto that end… Networks Refuse to Cover Union [...]
Union Violence Update: Crowder Assailant Identified
The good thing about modern technology is that we can identify people that engage in stupid activity while in a public space. This comes in particularly handy when dealing with “peaceful” leftist movements, who are always looking to spread “democracy.” Then, when they end up spreading violence and thuggery, we have lots of footage to show the world. Then again, we also get to identify the union thugs that commit said violence. Applying this to the current happenings in Michigan, we see that there may be a positive ID on the man who was filmed punching PJ Media’s Steven Crowder. [...]
One Consequence of Forced Union Membership
As the unions fight to keep forced union membership in Michigan, I thought it might be a good idea to re-visit a story we did in early 2011, about how the SEIU got the then Governor of Michigan, to make parents of disabled children members. Of course, the SEIU got to take dues from them, in exchange for…nothing! In other words, the SEIU has gotten to take millions of dollars from people that care for their disabled children. Because unions are so super great, that people have to be forced to join them. Now, let’s flashback to a more current [...]
Michigan: Union Thugs Attack, Steven Crowder of PJ Media Assaulted
Today, in Michigan, the world got yet another lesson in what unions are all about. We’ve shown multiple examples of union violence in the past. What the goons failed to calculate this time is that they picked on and assaulted a relatively well known Conservative in Steven Crowder, of PJ Media. Here is a video of part of the assault… Ironically, while they are tearing down a tent set up by Conservatives, one is overheard complaining, and cursing about being called thugs…. And, we see the new tradition of attacking people with cameras… After all, they can’t have people recording [...]
Unions Attempt to Embrace Democracy, by Preventing Vote
If you recall, the unions love the chant, “this is what democracy looks like.” But they seem to not understand what democracy is, as they seem to try very hard to stop actual votes from being taken. We saw that in Wisconsin, and now, in Michigan. The Blaze has more… Police used pepper spray Thursday to subdue protesters trying to rush the Michigan state Senate after Gov. Rick Snyder and other Republican leaders announced they would press for quick approval of right-to-work legislation limiting union powers. “When several of the individuals rushed the troopers, they used chemical munitions to disperse [...]
Union Thug Alert: Refuse to Talk to Media, Walmart Black Friday Protest Failure
In the latest example of attempted union thuggery and fail, union organizers attempted to stage protests in front of Walmarts in the busiest shopping day of the year. For starters, it appears that protests were rather sparse. Twitchy has the following… The Twitchy post has a great deal more information, so feel free to go check it out. For the second part, here is a video featuring the outcome at the Landover, Maryland WalMart. Apparently, the union bosses shipped in about five buses worth of rent-a-mob to the scene. Here are some quick points… 1. The bosses had to ship [...]
Hostess Dies Again, 18,500 out of Work: Bonus Twinkie Recipe!
While I was at work yesterday, a court ordered mediation failed to produce an agreement that would save Hostess from the liquidation chopping block. So, once again, Hostess is dead. Michelle Malkin has more… It didn’t happen: Hostess Brands lived to die another day. The maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs said late Tuesday that it failed to reach an agreement with its second biggest union. As a result, Hostess plans to continue with a hearing on Wednesday in which a bankruptcy court judge will decide if the company can shutter its operations. The renewed talks between Hostess and The Bakery, Confectionery, [...]
SEIU Considers Work Stoppage on Thanksgiving: The “More” to the Story
So, the SEIU wants to do a work stoppage at one of the busiest airports, and on the busiest travel day of the year. Typically, we’d just look at this as yet another, “union goons screw up everyone’s holiday to get what they want.” But, there is more to it than meets the eye. For the preliminaries, take a look at this from Stop the ACLU… (CBS LA) Employees at Los Angeles International Airport were considering plans Friday to walk off the job ahead on what is traditionally the busiest traveling day of the year. But, hey, they really, really [...]
Hostess to Liquidate Because of Union: 18,500 Lose Their Jobs
Well, it was announced yesterday morning. Hostess, the maker of such foods as Twinkies, Ho-Ho’s, and Wonder Bread, is liquidating all of their assets. The cause is simple and obvious-organized labor. Michelle Malkin has the details… This morning Hostess announced it was closing down. The union rejected a proposed 8 percent wage cut, and the end result is a 100 percent wage cut for over 18,000 workers: Hostess, the makers of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread, is going out of business after striking workers failed to heed a Thursday deadline to return to work, the company said. “We deeply regret the [...]
Twinkie the Kid on Life Support: Bakers Union Poised to Shutter Hostess Permanently
Over the last year, we’ve covered the fact that Twinkie the Kid is on life support. The Hostess company required a new agreement from the Baker’s Union to get bankruptcy protection. Unfortunately, several hundred of the Bakers chose to fire themselves this week, closing three facilities permanently. Apparently, the rest of the Bakers seem intent on putting themselves, and all other employees, out of work. Mish’s Global economic Trend Analysis has the rest… It’s do or die for 18,000 Hostess workers including 5,000 in the bakers’ union. Hostess, the maker of Twinkies, Ding-Dongs, Ho-Ho’s, and Wonder Bread has given the union a firm order [...]
Hostess Workers Fire Themselves: Strike Causes Three Bakeries to Close
Earlier this year, we covered that Hostess, the iconic brand that makes such treats as Twinkies, was going bankrupt. At the top of the list of causes was high labor costs. The company had stated that if the union went on strike, the company would be liquidated. But, when the company made an offer to save the company, the workers decided that they didn’t want their jobs after all. The Gateway Pundit has more… Over 600 workers will no longer have a job. Nice work bakers’ union. St. Louis Today reported: Hostess Brands permanently closed three bakeries Monday, including a plant in St. [...]
What do Chicago Teachers do in Their Spare Time? Attend the Midwest Marxism Conference!
Over the years, we’ve shown the relationship, or the uniformity, between unions and the Communist Party. Legal Insurrection has the story of how the Midwest Marxism Conference we chock full of teachers. Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey, who spoke at one of the breakout sessions, was just one of the hundreds of attendees, many of them teachers, there to strategize about the next phases of the partnership between Chicago Socialists and the Chicago Teachers Union. Of course, all recording was strictly verboten unless you had been preapproved by the Chicago Socialists. The event kicked off with Becca Barnes’s keynote speech. Barnes, [...]
Union Thug Update: IBEW Blocked Transformers from Being Delivered to NJ
When they claim to be trying to help people recovering from a natural disaster, why did the IBEW keep important supplies, like electrical transformers, from entering New Jersey? Wyblog has the story… For the second time since Huricane Sandy their unionista thugs put solidarity above customer service. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, it seems to be pretty clear that residents of New York City and the surrounding areas could use all the help they can get. However, a Davisburg man said some people in the area are more interested in “protecting their turf” than in distributing those supplies to the masses. Mike [...]
AFL-CIO Threatens Voters? “Your Voting Record is a Matter of Public Record”
In a rather interesting mailer sent to Oregon Residents, the ALF-CIO seems to indicate that they know how people voted in previous elections. Union Label has more… A mailer sent to Oregon voters by the AFL-CIO warns that their voting history is a matter of public record, Breitbart.com reported Wednesday. “Your voting history is a matter of public record,” the mailer declares, implying that the union can determine how people vote. “The reverse cover of the pamphlet features an historic photograph of a union strike, in which the worker in front is carrying a poster that reads: ‘DO NOT CROSS [...]
Were Electrical Workers Sent Away Because They Weren’t Union Thugs?
Well, I guess it’s OK to help out in a FREAKING DISASTER, as long, that is, as you’re a union thug. At least that is the accusation. The Blaze has video, and commentary… In the meantime, the Newark Star Ledger is reporting that NJ unions are not blocking the workers: “We take crews as they become available,” said Ron Morano, a spokesman for Jersey Central Power & Light. “Everyone understands this is an all-hands-on-deck event.” He(Morano) said crews from throughout the nation were now working in JCP&L’s service area, including from California, Idaho, Kentucky, Florida, Michigan and North Carolina. The Alabama utility company seems to [...]
Union Members Fined if They do not Support Elizabeth Warren
We’ve covered union members being paid to protest against things, like freedom. But, I don’t recall ever covering that union members would be fined for NOT protesting in favor of something. However, that is about to change, as the Lonely Conservative has video showing that the rank and file really are slaves to the union bosses… Can’t say much more about it than that. If they can fine you for not doing something you don’t want to do, and they don’t pay you, do you own your own labor. And if you don’t own your own labor, are you not [...]
Obama the Out-sourcer in Chief? GM Claims that it’s Future in in China
During this campaign, much has been made of Bain Capital outsourcing jobs to other countries. But, what of President Obama, especially his takeover of “government motors?” This video says much… Sadly, the management at GM is taking advantage of an expanding Chinese market, and, they are probably trying to escape union goons. But, Obama set all of this up. A usual, someone else will be blamed, and if anything is proposed, it will be a punishment against those that try to stay in business. Perhaps they’ll build a wall, to keep anyone from escaping? H/T: HillBuzz Related posts: Obama's [...]
SEIU Pays People to Protest Romney
I wonder if $11 an hour is a “living wage,” because that is what the SEIU was allegedly paying people to protest Mitt Romney. The Blaze has the video… So then, how enthusiastic are the Democrats when they have to pay people to show up? Then again, it appears to be standard procedure to pay people to be “rent-a-mob.” Related posts: Paid Protesters Heckle Romney? That’s a Nice Granny You Have There, be a Shame if Something Were to Happen to Her: SEIU Accused of Sabotaging Nursing Home Care A Tale of two Stories: SEIU Harassment, and Sued under [...]
Is it Twinkie The Kid’s Last Roundup? Hostess Unions May Vote Themselves out of Their Jobs
A few months ago, we covered that Hostess, the company that makes Twinkies, Ding Dongs, and the like, was headed towards bankruptcy, and the worker’s unions were a large part of the problem. Basically, the company needs to re-do it’s labor contracts, or it’s goodbye Wonder Bread. It’s apparently not going so well, as Labor Union Report is claiming… Hostess Chief Executive Gregory Rayburn last week told Dow Jones that the iconic maker of Wonder bread and Ho Hos will shut down its operations and sell off its brands, plants and other assets immediately if members of the two biggest unions [...]
Occupy, Unions and Communism: Oh my!
We’ve been seeing, more and more, the not so subtle relationship between labor unions and communism. Mike Golash, the former president of the Amalgamated Transit Union local 689, spilled the beans and once again pointed out the communism/union connection. Gateway Pundit has the video… It’s like they aren’t even trying to hide it anymore. Fortunately, that helps us identify what is happening. And, of course, it gives us bloggers more to write about! Related posts: Communism Documentary: Lies, Brutality, and Death Communism Documentary Part 4: The Great Leap Forward Communism Part Three: Brave New World Communists, Unions, and Astroturf, Oh my Communism [...]
Did the Obama Administration Eliminate the Pensions of Non-union Delphi Workers to Punish Them?
The new question of the day is did the Obama administration punish retired non-union Delphi workers by eliminating their pension plans, while “taking care of” the union member’s plans? It would appear that the Daily Caller has emails that indicate that they did. Emails obtained by The Daily Caller show that the U.S. Treasury Department, led by Timothy Geithner, was the driving force behind terminating the pensions of 20,000 salaried retirees at the Delphi auto parts manufacturing company. The move, made in 2009 while the Obama administration implemented its auto bailout plan, appears to have been made solely because [...]
That’s a Nice Granny You Have There, be a Shame if Something Were to Happen to Her: SEIU Accused of Sabotaging Nursing Home Care
Last year, we covered the Verizon strike, when company equipment would mysteriously get broken, and fiber-optic cables would spontaneously cut themselves. Of course, the union said they didn’t do it, but then again, fiber-optic cables always spontaneously cut themselves, right? Well, another union, the SEIU, has been accused of sabotaging patient care at nursing homes. Big Government has more… Union workers at Connecticut nursing homes represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) are alleged to have vandalized and sabotaged assisted living facilities in Connecticut — including those that care for Alzheimer’s patients — during a mass walkout earlier this month. HealthBridge, which owns [...]
Republican Teachers Feel Harassed and Pressured at NEA Annual Convention
As a conservative teacher, I long ago figured out that the Republican Party best represents my interests. A rising tide floats all boats, and in a profession where income is determined by the ability of the public to pay taxes, it is vital to both my long-term and short-term financial success that our nation’s economy be vibrant and healthy, and that the last several years have proved that Democratic control does not lead to that (or at least the new progressive-version of the Democratic Party that Obama represents). In addition, I care about family values and the importance of strong [...]
Democrat Operatives Engaging in Stalking and Intimidation?
We’ve know for some time that a favorite tactic of democrats is to stalk the homes of their opponents. The intent is simple, ranging from the typical, “that’s a nice house you have there-be a shame if something were to happen to it,” to the more ominous, thinly veiled, “now people will come to harass your kids.” Now, it appears that this tactic is being used on a much larger scale. Politico has more… Politicians recognize they give up a degree of privacy when they run for office. But Democrats are testing the outer limits of that understanding with a practice that raises questions about when [...]
Richard Trumka Seems Awfully Confused About Freedom
AFL-CIO “Don,” Richard Trumka seems a tad bit confused as to what freedom actually means. He wrote an op-ed for the huffpo that stretched reality to the breaking point. Then again, he is a liberal. Here is a quick excerpt, as well as my usual sarcastic take… Let’s call this right-wing “freedom” catch phrase what it really is: a grossly political strategy to dupe the public, which holds the word “freedom” as something sacred. This Independence Day, I say let’s go back to a truer use of the word “freedom.” Let’s start with President Franklin Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms: freedom of [...]
Paid Protesters Heckle Romney?
It’s more likely than you think. According to at least some of the anti-Romney protesters out there, the phrase rent-a-mob is a bit more spot on than the President’s campaign is willing to admit. Buzzfeed has more… DeWitt, Mich. — The protesters popping up at Mitt Romney’s rallies throughout Michigan Tuesday look like run-of-the-mill grassroots liberals — they wave signs about “the 99 percent,” they chant about the Republican’s greed, and they describe themselves as a loosely organized coalition of “concerned citizens.” They’re also getting paid, two of the protesters and an Obama campaign official told BuzzFeed. At the candidate’s [...]
Union Bosses Abandoning Team Obama? AFL-CIO Directing Funds From Obama
It seems that the Union bosses are pulling the plug on team Obama for 2012. Is it due to the fact that the DNC and Obama threw the unions under the bus in Wisconsin? The Lid has more… The AFL-CIO has told USA News and World Report that it’s moving money from political candidates even though its right in the middle of election season. This represents another blow to the Obama campaign which is already way behind its fundraising goals. The labor union says this shift was planned for a long time and has nothing to do with the fact [...]
Leftist Claims “Democracy Died Tonight,” Because They Lost a Democratic Vote
As we all know, our lefty opponents love to chant, “this is what democracy looks like.” Of course, what that really means is preventing votes by fleeing, beating up opponents, vandalizing property, intimidating businesses, and the like. Then, any vote that they actually lose is NOT democracy. Take a listen to the following, via Brietbart… So, this guy is quoting some of the new talking points. Let’s assume that his $30,000,000 figure is correct for pro-Walker spending. Then, let’s take a look at the fact that the unions have thrown $60,000,000 into Wisconsin-a rather convenient omission, if you ask me. [...]
Walker Wins Recall Vote: Let the Denial of Reality Begin
It was over early, and the race was called for Scott Walker, and the Lt. Governor, Rebecca Kleefisch. This is one for the history books, and represents a huge win in the constant fight between freedom and the thug tactics used by Walker’s union opponents. Here are some of my initial thoughts… 1. The blame game will begin. With any loss, the Democrats are going to blame someone else, so I would guess that the Koch brothers will be at the top of their list. Forget that the unions spent $60,000,000. Forget that they made asses of themselves by protested Special Olympics ceremonies, [...]
Demoralized Leftists? Recall Walker Effort Running Out of Gas
Da Tech Guy has been telling us that the left is demoralized. I happen to agree wholeheartedly. The blame for that falls one man: Barak Obama. He has a fawning media, who have dutifully lied, distorted, omitted, and spun at his bidding. He has allies in the unions bosses, with their army of goons. He has “community organizations” at his disposal, who readily intimidate, hire protesters, and file fake voter registrations by the thousands. Hell, even the dead vote for him, often more than once. But even with all of that, there are major problems in liberal land… 1. Obama is having difficulties in [...]
We Have a Winner! The Useful Idiot of the Month for May 2012 is…
The Union bosses! It seems that spending money like water for well over a year, sending in goons to intimidate businesses, beat up Tea Party members, getting fake doctor notes, indoctrinating children, and generally making a giant mess of the Wisconsin State capitol, definitely qualifies them for useful idiocy. But, there is the icing on the cake…after all of that, the millions, the goons, the damage to the state capitol, they are still behind the polls mere days before their showdown with Governor Walker! Then, there is the additional irony that the DNC seemed rather hesitant to go all-in with their effort, so, not only did [...]
Union Membership Down Under Scott Walker’s Watch: Union Bosses Vow Vengeance UPDATE: 39% of Union Members Plan on Voting for Walker
What’s happened in response to the reforms championed by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker? Apparently, a lot less union members! Gateway Pundit has the details… FOX News reported: Public-employee unions in Wisconsin have experienced a dramatic drop in membership — by more than half for the second-biggest union — since a law championed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker sharply curtailed their ability to bargain over wages and working conditions. Now with Mr. Walker facing a recall vote Tuesday, voters will decide whether his policies in the centrist state should continue — or whether they have gone too far. The election could mark a pivot [...]
Great Moments in Civil Discourse: Union Thug Smashes Nikki Haley Pinata UPDATED: Governor Haley Responds
Union thugs just never change. When they aren’t engaging in actual violence, they apparently practices. Michelle Malkin has the most recent example… The head of the South Carolina chapter of the AFL-CIO, Donna DeWitt, thought it would be fun to take a baseball bat to GOP Gov. Nikki Haley’s face on a pinata. (H/T Melissa Clouthier.) No, really. Just watch it and see how other Big Labor goons shrieked “Hit her again! Whack her again!” Click on the pic: Of course, the AFL-CIO wants the video taken down… The national AFL-CIO wants the video taken down: A video posted online that shows a former [...]
Obama Isn’t Working: Political Ad Displays Union Thugs, and the President That Supports Them
I’ve always joked the the union bosses are a lot like the mafia, except that the mafia has better ethics. For another story that proves that, consider this, from the Romney Campaign. Really, it’s legalized extortion- nothing more than a protection racket. But, it is completely legal, and supported by our president. Related posts: Union thugs are apparently immune from the law, also trying to make it easier to harass others Breaking News: Union Thugs Threaten College Students, Steal Cell Phone In State of Union Address President Obama Touts So-Called Buffett Rule Union Thugs Strike Again #Occupy and Union Thugs [...]
Chronicling Union Violence
Workforce Fairness has started a video series chronicling union violence. It isn’t new, and is surely doesn’t show signs of going away. So, it is instructive to take yet another look at the violence and mayhem that is oranized labor. Here is their first video… Hopefully, there will be more videos. The more people that see them, the better. It has always been my theory that unions were able to get away with their thuggery because no one would cover it. Now, the whole world is seeing them for what they really are-bullies and thugs. H/T: Redstate Related posts: Even More Union Violence: Atlanta [...]
Limbaugh Advertiser to Liberals: Bring it!
I’ve said, quite a few times, that while the leftists have an impressive punch, their play book is paper thin. They do the typical astroturf email and phone harassment campaigns, send in thugs by the busload, and do the typical harassment of children, employers, and business associates. However, in reality, they are very small, yet highly organized. They count on being far more noisy than their actual influence would indicate. In other words, they make a ton of noise, but it’s just that-noise. Then, if one buys into the “fact” that the protesters actually represent anything more than the Democratic party, they give in, and the [...]
What if Occupy Wall Street Threw a Strike, and no one Showed up?
Well, the occupods will show up, but as for cooperation, it would appear that they don’t play well with others. To illustrate that point, let’s take a look at their latest stunt: having a general strike… Occupy Wall Street, largely forgotten over the last few months, aims to make a comeback from this winter’s hibernation with an ambitious plan: a crippling May Day “general strike” in the tradition of 1930s radicalism. The grand promise is what one occupier, Brendan Burke, described to BuzzFeed as “a day without the 99%.” But in the city where the movement was born, it’s already [...]
Unions Promise to Defend Voter Fraud?
This one is a tad bit confusing, to be honest. As we are all aware, voter fraud is a problem, as well as voter registration fraud. We also know that AG Holder, when he is not sending guns down Mexico way, has promised to not enforce the parts of Motor Voter that demands that deceased, or otherwise illegal voters are removed from the rolls. What the law does permit is for outside groups to monitor these rolls. However, it seems that some union goons have taken issue with that cause. J. Christian Adams, at PJ Media, has the details… [...]
Unions Contributions Expected to Exceed 450 Million Dollars in the Coming Election
And, it’s really an opportunity. But, before I explain that tidbit, let’s get some details on the spending, from the Politico… Top labor leaders say they expect to spend more than ever on both state and federal contests this year. And if recent elections are any indicator, unions could drop more than $450 million, which they reportedly doled out in the 2008 election. … The union playbook: safeguard Democratic governors’ seats, flip state legislatures and hamstring anti-union ballot initiatives. Kindly give the article a read, as it appears to be factual. So, what are we to take from this? 1. The unions [...]
What Happened to the Occupods and Union Goons? CPAC Not Disrupted (Yet)? UPDATE Attempted- and Failed!
After all of the promises, it seems that the promises to disrupt CPAC were greatly exaggerated. When encounters with occupods and union members did occur, the protesters themselves seemed far more confused than anyone else. Then, there were some union goons present, but it appears that they were paid to be there. Here is some video, courtesy of The Daily Caller… http://youtu.be/A_DgCrUS1VA I know that folks that are out of work needs the money, but $60 bucks for a day of protesting? Talk about slave wages? That seems rather “one percentagish” to me. Also, there were some brain dead creatures, commonly [...]
#Occupy and Union Thugs Plans to Disrupt CPAC: Intimidation, Vandalism, and Violence to be Recorded?
Isn’t it interesting that the movement that purports to be all about free speech and democracy tends to limit the free speech of others? Well, it seems that #Occupy, and specifically, Occupy DC, plan to disrupt CPAC. The most influential Conservative gathering in the US, CPAC attracts all of the big names in the Conservative world. Presidential candidates, pundits, media, bloggers, and the like will descend on DC this week. And, the Occupods will be there to greet them. Here is more from the Washington Examiner… Here is their write-up: On February 9th through February 11th, a who’s who of dastardly politicians will be [...]
What can Conservatives Learn From Erwin Rommel?
Yes, he was a German Field Marshall during WW II. And, he was a Nazi. That makes him a certifiable bad guy. However, at the same time, Erwin Rommel was one of the best military minds of the 20th century, if not of all time. His ingenuity in mobile warfare has shaped the military doctrine of countless nations, including out own. So, how does that help us, now, and in the political arena? Take a look at this quote. “What difference does it make if you have two tanks to my one, when you spread them out and let me smash them [...]
That’s a Nice House You Have There, It’d be a Shame if Something Were to Happen to it
For decades now, employers have been obligated to turn over the names and addresses to NLRB when a union election was pending. That way, union goons could show up at people’s homes, and “convince” them to vote for union “protection.” Now, with Obama’s non-recess recess appointments to the NRLB, the intrusion into people’s lives may increase. Labor Union Report at Redstate has more… Now, however, the union appointees within the Obama NLRB want to expand the current Excelsior List requirement from the mere furnishing of names and addresses to also include furnishing employees’ home telephone numbers and their e-mail addresses to [...]
Do Union Members Realize That They are Being Thrown Under the Bus?
The answer to that question? Probably not. Obama has been a staunch ally of union bosses, but the rank and file? Not so much. It seems that quite a few union members have lost their jobs because of Obama’s policies, and that will likely accelerate as more of his schemes and regulations kick in. For more, here is an excerpt from David A. Bego at Big Government… Early in his presidency, President Obama made disparaging remarks about business owners whose companies had corporate jets. This was done in a blatant attempt to incite class warfare, despite the fact that the [...]
Hostess Files for Bankruptcy: Unions Part of the Problem
After Kodak declared bankruptcy last month, another iconic American company has filed for bankruptcy protection. Hostess, the makers of Twinkies, Ho-Ho’s, and Wonderbread, has filed for protection. Here is some more from WSJ. The privately held Irving, Texas, company’s move marks the second significant court restructuring in the past several years. In a statement, Hostess said the current cost structure “is not competitive, primarily due to legacy pension and medical benefit obligations and restrictive work rules.” It said it would be able to maintain operations thanks to a $75 million financing commitment from a group of lenders. In bankruptcy, Hostess said it [...]
What are the Thought Processes of a Union Organizer?
Ever wonder what constitutes the thought processes of a union organizer? Take a look at the following video, posted at RedState by Labor Union Report… Where would one begin on refuting this? It is pretty amazing. She doesn’t discuss union violence, or that people are forced to join unions. She doesn’t discuss the violence, the rapes, the vandalism, and the open calls for Communist revolution at OWS. She does do a great job in painting things as all “touchy- feely,” that is, until you remember that “touchy-feely” to a union member means the feeling you get when they are beating you down [...]
Freedom From Coercion Amendment
I know, you haven’t heard of the Freedom From Coercion Amendment. It’s my take on how to deal with an important issue, that people are forced to join labor unions as a condition of employment. It reads as follows… No person shall be subjected to coercion or force to join an external organization in order to obtain and maintain employment, nor will they be subjected to coercion or force in order to make payments to any external organization as a condition to gain and maintain employment. No person shall be subjected to retribution or punishment for their decision to join, or not join, [...]
Public Sector Unions at Work: Some Profiting at the Expense of Others
If we listen to the occupods, they’ll tell us again and again how a select few profit, while many others suffer. Today, I have to announce that I agree with them 100%. I know that all of you are likely shocked, if not dismayed-but fear not, I have not taken leave of my senses. I do agree with the occupods, but not in a way that they would likely anticipate. There are indeed a select few that are cashing in at the expense of others, and it’s right from within the occupod ranks. In fact, they openly support this exploitation. [...]
United Steelworkers Boss, Leo Gerard, Calls for "More Militancy," Seize Bridges
As I have been saying, the Occupod movement (occupy wall street, and so on), is an opportunity to show the American people what the left really is. We’ve seen the open calls for communism, revolution, “getting rid” of the Jews, and so on. The evidence is so insurmountable, that they really are not able to refute it at all. As the Occupod movement continues to unfold, their brethren are getting rather excited. Maybe it’s because they think that it’s their time. Maybe they think that they only have until January 2013, because the economy will start to get better at that point, [...]
Nancy Pelosi States Boeing Plant Should be Closed Because It's Non-Union
Do Democrats believe that businesses, as well as their workers, should be punished for refusing a union? Yes they do, according to FORMER Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. If you recall, the Boeing workers in South Caroline de-certified their affiliation with the Machinist Union, prompting that unions complaint to the NLRB. That board, of course somehow gave itself the authority to tell Boeing that they could not build airplanes there. Hence, the Machinists managed to punish the workers that voted to kick that union out. So much for “this is what Democracy looks like,” right? While the fact that the workers were being [...]
Occupy Wall Street: That's a Nice Restaurant you Have Here, be a Shame if Something Were to Happen to it
I would think that its a sign of union involvement when the Occupy Wall Street crowd starts using the same mafia-like tactics, like shaking down local businesses, like the Union Street Cafe… We’ve seen this before, haven’t we? Remember the union thugs back in Wisconsin? Charlie Sykes, of AM 620, WTMJ, is reporting that local businesses in Wisconsin are being threatened by labor unions. Apparently, to make the threats go away, the businesses had to sign a petition condemning Governor Walker. Here is a screencap, via Michelle Malkin… Yes, we’ve seen this before. It’s thug tactics-no better than a mafia “protection” racket. Related posts: Verizon [...]
Great Moments in Civil Discourse: Hoffa again proves that he doesn't have to use "New Tone"
Remember, friends, when we were told that we had to engage in “civil discourse,” and the “new tone?” Well, as usual, the union thugs have declared themselves immune to that dictate once again… Typical goon behavior. Notice how Hoffa refers to collective bargaining as a Constitutional Right? Let’s compare that to other rights… 1. Free Speech means that I can say and write what I like, so as long as I am not violating the rights of others. 2. Freedom of Religion means that I can worship any God I want, or choose not to worship at all. 3. The [...]
Longshore Union Fined $250,000 by Judge for Sabotage, Longshoremen Promising More of the Same
It would seem that a recent trend in union thug activities is to disregard court orders. Several weeks ago, we covered that a local teacher’s union was blatantly defying a court order by refusing to return to work. Now, we revisit the longshoreman in the Port of Longview. Due to their acts of vandalism and sabotage, they have been fined by a judge-to the tune of a quarter or a million dollars… The bad news, of course: It’ll come out of rank-and-file workers’ dues while fat cat Big Labor thugs back in Washington sit clean and pretty in their Taj Mahal headquarters. KOMO [...]
Union thugs are apparently immune from the law, also trying to make it easier to harass others
Earlier this week, I asked the question, Can Unions Bosses Be Sued for “Inciting Hatred?” Apparently, according to the Labor Union Report, via Redstate, the answer is most likely “no.” Forget for a moment that a man was stabbed in the throat, hot coffee thrown on non-union workers, sand put into gas tanks and a woman threatened with sexual assault. Forget the fact that the judge presiding over the federal racketeering case against Operating Engineers, Local 22, in Buffalo, NY ultimately rejected the AFL-CIO’s attempt to file a amicus brief, the sheer fact that the national AFL-CIO even attempted to intervene speaks volumes: “We’re [...]
Can Unions Bosses Be Sued for "Inciting Hatred?"
I’ve been thinking of all the damage that union thugs do. Recent posts here have shown assaults, vandalism, threats, and destruction of property reportedly perpetrated by union thugs. Videos have shown union thugs assaulting others. We have heard comments by union bosses, like, “take out the SOB’s,” seem to spur it on to even greater depths. We have also seen union organizing guides that suggest ruining the reputation of businesses, or even targeting customers. Needless to say, companies, and in the end, all of us pay for all the resulting costs. That leads me to a question, are union bosses then [...]
CNN Thinks Longshoreman Threatening TV News Crew is Amusing
Yesterday, myself, and a large number of other bloggers covered the video in which an apparent longshoreman threatened a news crew. To refresh your memory, here is that video. CAUTION: FOUL LANGUAGE ALERT! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFHBGGvuQhA&feature=player_embedded While I am surprised that the MSM covered it at all, the tone of the coverage had bias written all over it. Here is CNN’s coverage, via Newsbusters… So, this is funny? This is one of the networks that portray the Tea Party as a pack of dangerous racists, with no evidence, yet this longshoreman, who used actual threats, and acted in typical thuggish fashion, is [...]
Longshoremen Thugs Edit Video to Hide Their Own Thug Activites
According to the Left-Wing Institute for Civil Discourse, the ILWU (Longshoremen Union), had posted a video showing a SUV hitting a poor, defenseless, union member. Here is that video… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zrK9LL9UyM&feature=player_embedded Obviously, the driver of the SUV was some deranged Tea Party member, under the control of Sarah Palin’s bulls eye electoral map, right? Well, probably not. You see, the union thugs edited the video heavily, and removed the audio. Why? you might ask? The answer is found right in the unedited footage… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL_fAYE6Pkc&feature=player_embedded As you can see, the union goons jumped in front of the SUV, and others were hitting the vehicle with their signs. [...]
Great Moments in Civil Discourse: Union Thug Threatens TV News Crew
It has crossed my mind that union thugs would eventually get a tad bit conscious of cameras. After all, they have been exposed engaging in their special brand of “democracy” so many times, that too many people are figuring out what the thugs are all about. We saw some of that in Wisconsin, where goons tried to cover cameras, and attack those using them. Here is the latest example, from those hostage taking Longshoreman in Washington state… WARNING: EXTREMELY FOUL LANGUAGE AHEAD! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFHBGGvuQhA&feature=player_embedded Is this what “democracy” looks like? Why yes, yes it is. In fact, the only way that it [...]
Union Thugs Strike: Longshoremen Allegedly Hold Guards Hostage, Destroy Property
While I’m paying attention to the flooding situation in the Wyoming Valley, I’m certainly not going to let the union thugs get away with some of their typical behavior. Allegedly, some Longshoreman broke a few laws. Michelle Malkin has the coverage… Via AP: Hundreds of Longshoremen stormed the Port of Longview early Thursday, overpowered and held security guards, damaged railroad cars, and dumped grain that is the center of a labor dispute, said Longview Police Chief Jim Duscha. Six guards were held hostage for a couple of hours after 500 or more Longshoremen broke down gates about 4:30 a.m. and smashed [...]
Great Moments in Civil Discourse: Hoffa Threatens to "Take out" Tea Party?
After all the cries for “civil discourse,” and a “new tone” from the regressives, they have demonstrated. a complete inability to follow their own rule. Then again, they never intended on doing that. However, since they stated it, I will invoke Alinsky’s Rule # 4. 4. “Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules. You can kill them with this, for they can no more obey their own rules than the Christian church can live up to Christianity.” So, here is the latest infraction, and it’s a rather inflammatory one. Here is Jimmy Hoffa Jr. suggesting that the Tea Parties be [...]
Apparently, Being Opposed to Union Thuggery Means That You Favor Slavery
Yes, that was said. Well, they left out the thuggery, but since that is the pink elephant in the middle of the room, it doesn’t really doesn’t require further explanation. According to a useful idiot, being opposed to union means that one is in favor of slavery. However, the wise and capable Wyblog has destroyed such ridiculous notions… Taking race-baiting to new heights of mendacity, the Sunday Star-Ledger opines thusly: The American experience overflows with examples of ordinary people — the working class — siding with corporations and the powerful against their own economic interests. The most tragic example is the nearly 300,000 [...]
Wisconsin Union Goons Protest a School for Hosting Governor Walker
The union shenanigans in Wisconsin haven’t gone away, they’ve simply gone smaller scale. The goal, however, is the same-to punish Scott Walker and anyone who associates with him. Again, the regressive playbook is powerful, but paper-thin. They are using Alsinky’s rule #8… 8. “Keep the pressure on, with different tactics and actions, and utilize all events of the period for your purpose.” and #13… 13. Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it. In conflict tactics there are certain rules that [should be regarded] as universalities. One is that the opposition must be singled out as the [...]
Breaking News: Verizon Workers to Return to Work Without a Contract!
It was announced by the CWA that the striking Verizon workers will return to work without a contract. Here are details from Labor Union Report, via Redstate… According to the CWA’s website: Members of CWA and IBEW at Verizon Communications will return to work on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at which time the contract will be back in force for an indefinite period. We have reached agreement with Verizon on how bargaining will proceed and how it will be restructured. The major issues remain to be discussed, but overall, issues now are focused and narrowed. We appreciate the unity of our members [...]
