Tag Archives: unions

Unions: ‘As dead as a Ding-Dong’?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Tweet The latest to fall victim to unions? The Twinkie. Hostess, the maker of the iconic Twinkie, announced it is filing for bankruptcy after unions rejected the company’s reduced union benefits proposal. In short, the unions wouldn’t blinkie. Goodbye, Twinkie. … Continue reading →

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The ultimate reform for public employee unions: ditch them

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Tweet In the wake of yesterday’s bigger-than-expected margin of victory for Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in his recall election, we thought we’d highlight just what his reforms have accomplished so far and suggest the “ultimate” reform: end public employee unions … Continue reading →

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Union pensions: the next government bailout?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Tweet A recent Weekly Standard (WS) article chronicles a coming financial and economic crisis in union pension plans with gloomy implications for Utah’s (and the nation’s) economy. In short, the article describes a scenario in which these plans may become … Continue reading →

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Public employee unions: a ‘50-year mistake’?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Tweet Recent events in Wisconsin have caused many people to consider what role, if any, public employee unions should play in negotiations over salaries and working conditions. Though on a smaller scale, events this week in Sandy and Salt Lake … Continue reading →

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