Comments on: Morning Bell: What’s the Matter With Free Elections? http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:18:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Rick Finamore, Ponte http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-32705 Rick Finamore, Ponte Fri, 15 May 2009 14:07:05 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-32705 Union leadership does not care what their members want. They are just are in it for the free ride. Union leadership does not care what their members want. They are just are in it for the free ride.

]]> By: Dave Norman, Toledo, http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-32687 Dave Norman, Toledo, Fri, 15 May 2009 12:29:27 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-32687 I totally agree with Dave from Indiana. I totally agree with Dave from Indiana.

]]> By: Jay, VA http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-20217 Jay, VA Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:25:57 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-20217 How do opponents of the EFCA reconcile the fact that the majority of threats and intimidation against employees come from employers and not unions? These cases have been indisputably verified by the NLRB. To say that over 25 percent of employees face threats and intimidation from their employers during a campaign would not be an overstatement given the overwhelming number of documented cases which have come before the NLRB? I am always open to fair and honest discussion on any matter, but these negative assertions against EFCA are highly disingenuous when exposed to the illuminating light of facts and reality, as they exist for employees of many companies. Obviously, to say that this is always the case would not be a truthful statement, but there is no doubt that employer threats and intimidation are the norm and not the exception in a disproportionate amount of situations. As for the woman in Colorado who is sick about her husband having to pay union dues, I suggest she encourage her husband to perform a card check with other employees and see if a majority of the employees would like to decertify the union. I am sure the company would have no problem accepting the card check to decertify. They never do. It is only a problem if employees want to have the same rights as the company with which to certify a union. I do, however, recommend that she be careful what she wishes for. Her husband might actually succeed in decertifying the union, at which some point in the future, she may be suprised to find out that the money he ends up losing in lower wages and benefits as a result of working non-union is far greater than the amount he ever paid in union dues. How do opponents of the EFCA reconcile the fact that the majority of threats and intimidation against employees come from employers and not unions? These cases have been indisputably verified by the NLRB. To say that over 25 percent of employees face threats and intimidation from their employers during a campaign would not be an overstatement given the overwhelming number of documented cases which have come before the NLRB? I am always open to fair and honest discussion on any matter, but these negative assertions against EFCA are highly disingenuous when exposed to the illuminating light of facts and reality, as they exist for employees of many companies. Obviously, to say that this is always the case would not be a truthful statement, but there is no doubt that employer threats and intimidation are the norm and not the exception in a disproportionate amount of situations.

As for the woman in Colorado who is sick about her husband having to pay union dues, I suggest she encourage her husband to perform a card check with other employees and see if a majority of the employees would like to decertify the union. I am sure the company would have no problem accepting the card check to decertify. They never do. It is only a problem if employees want to have the same rights as the company with which to certify a union. I do, however, recommend that she be careful what she wishes for. Her husband might actually succeed in decertifying the union, at which some point in the future, she may be suprised to find out that the money he ends up losing in lower wages and benefits as a result of working non-union is far greater than the amount he ever paid in union dues.

]]> By: Barb - mn http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7735 Barb - mn Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:03:26 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7735 The job of union in a private company is to protect the employees from corruption. The job of government unions promote nothing more then corruption. Get rid of government unions. It only shows how deviant and dishonest members of government are. And will continue to be as long as government has unions to back them. The job of union in a private company is to protect the employees from corruption. The job of government unions promote nothing more then corruption. Get rid of government unions. It only shows how deviant and dishonest members of government are. And will continue to be as long as government has unions to back them.

]]> By: dave schraub, indian http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7723 dave schraub, indian Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:59:28 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7723 unions were needed when they were first started, now they are an arm of the political machine, as for following democratic principles, i knew they were lying because democrats don't have principles. the union is not a business, it does not manufacture anything, it can only generate revenue thru members dues. the members are blind to what there dues are spent on. most members are told who to vote for because the union agenda is to build membership to build revenue. if you don't believe this, just look at the parallel between the union and the democratic run government. to redistribute the wealth, you must first conviscate it. unions were needed when they were first started, now they are an arm of the political machine, as for following democratic principles, i knew they were lying because democrats don't have principles. the union is not a business, it does not manufacture anything, it can only generate revenue thru members dues. the members are blind to what there dues are spent on. most members are told who to vote for because the union agenda is to build membership to build revenue. if you don't believe this, just look at the parallel between the union and the democratic run government. to redistribute the wealth, you must first conviscate it.

]]> By: Duke Lynch CA http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7693 Duke Lynch CA Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:24:32 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7693 Biden uses the allegory of a Duck that is a Duck...why the hesitancy of calling Obama and Obama's supporters actively supporting Socialism replacing Democracy in America. For God's sake, and I do not take his name irreverently, get the RPC, Fox News and every body else telling it like it is...now! Tempus Fugit...Dkl Redding, CA Biden uses the allegory of a Duck that is a Duck…why the hesitancy of calling Obama and Obama's supporters actively supporting Socialism replacing Democracy in America. For God's sake, and I do not take his name irreverently, get the RPC, Fox News and every body else telling it like it is…now! Tempus Fugit…Dkl Redding, CA

]]> By: Matthew, CA http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7645 Matthew, CA Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:14:46 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7645 This article is factually inaccurate. In California, union members can demand that their dues NOT be used for political purposes. The union is not stealing employees' money. Unions operate following democratic principles and dues-paying members are free to vote on major issues. This trend to complain without the complete facts is nothing more than union bashing. The pro-Proposition 8 camp is simply misrepresenting the facts and making outright lies. Teachers will not be forced to read books like The King and The King to students and parents always have the right to withdraw their students from family education discussions. These same tired arguments have been used against miscegenation (interracial marriage) and civil rights. The story remains the same but the characters have been changed. Bigotry is alive and well. Before you start making all those Biblical arguments, many Christians like to claim that Jesus came to deliver a new law and threw out the Old Testament. That's why you can eat pork, wear cotton-poly blends, or sleep with your wife while she is menstruating. So if you throw out the OT, *all* the old laws are gone, including Leviticus. If homosexuality were such a huge issue, why was Jesus completely silent on the subject? This article is factually inaccurate. In California, union members can demand that their dues NOT be used for political purposes. The union is not stealing employees' money. Unions operate following democratic principles and dues-paying members are free to vote on major issues. This trend to complain without the complete facts is nothing more than union bashing.

The pro-Proposition 8 camp is simply misrepresenting the facts and making outright lies. Teachers will not be forced to read books like The King and The King to students and parents always have the right to withdraw their students from family education discussions. These same tired arguments have been used against miscegenation (interracial marriage) and civil rights. The story remains the same but the characters have been changed. Bigotry is alive and well.

Before you start making all those Biblical arguments, many Christians like to claim that Jesus came to deliver a new law and threw out the Old Testament. That's why you can eat pork, wear cotton-poly blends, or sleep with your wife while she is menstruating. So if you throw out the OT, *all* the old laws are gone, including Leviticus. If homosexuality were such a huge issue, why was Jesus completely silent on the subject?

]]> By: Spiritof76, New Hamp http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7642 Spiritof76, New Hamp Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:23:40 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7642 Unions are way past their time. If they enact the card check system, it will accelerate departure of American and Foreign businesses from America, spreading poverty. If you think it can't happen here, think again. We are in debt up to our eyeballs and foreign investment capital has been keeping us afloat. When the Toyota's and Honda's of the world move out of USA because of the Union imposed paid idleness and harassment, American vehicle production will be cut-loss of jobs. Look at Detroit for confirmation. I am waiting for the day when GM says that they are closing most of the remaining plants in the US and move offshore. Their oversees business is really doing well. Their domestic business is a drag. You couple the Union move with punishing taxation in the offing and then face the debt and spending spiraling out of control in Washington and State governments, in 20 years or less we will be a third-world country! Unions are way past their time. If they enact the card check system, it will accelerate departure of American and Foreign businesses from America, spreading poverty. If you think it can't happen here, think again. We are in debt up to our eyeballs and foreign investment capital has been keeping us afloat. When the Toyota's and Honda's of the world move out of USA because of the Union imposed paid idleness and harassment, American vehicle production will be cut-loss of jobs. Look at Detroit for confirmation. I am waiting for the day when GM says that they are closing most of the remaining plants in the US and move offshore. Their oversees business is really doing well. Their domestic business is a drag.

You couple the Union move with punishing taxation in the offing and then face the debt and spending spiraling out of control in Washington and State governments, in 20 years or less we will be a third-world country!

]]> By: Danny Grimes http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7626 Danny Grimes Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:48:18 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7626 Dear Morning Bell:It is clear Without representation ther should be no taxation. I didn't say that- it is how America is set up.! There should be no double standard for the American people. The USSR has a committee of one hundred planning people. Why is it the elected officials that are supposed to protect us contenue to sell, us down the road.!If They think the offices, they hold can prevent an attack from a foreign enemy is not going to have reprocussions on double standards, and outright treason- just wait. When Hunger stricks, and Children Cry - along with disease, and now shelter- i for one believe in America-I don't believe in Tyranny. Dear Morning Bell:It is clear Without representation ther should be no taxation. I didn't say that- it is how America is set up.! There should be no double standard for the American people. The USSR has a committee of one hundred planning people. Why is it the elected officials that are supposed to protect us contenue to sell, us down the road.!If They think the offices, they hold can prevent an attack from a foreign enemy is not going to have reprocussions on double standards, and outright treason- just wait. When Hunger stricks, and Children Cry – along with disease, and now shelter- i for one believe in America-I don't believe in Tyranny.

]]> By: Charles Reid, Schert http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7622 Charles Reid, Schert Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:28:34 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/24/morning-bell-whats-the-matter-with-free-elections/#comment-7622 Sir: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's home district > includes San Francisco. > > > Star-Kist Tuna's headquarters are in San Francisco, > Pelosi's home district. > > > > Star-Kist is owned by Del Monte Foods and is a major > contributor to Pelosi. > > > Star-Kist is the major employer in American Samoa > employing 75% of the Samoan workforce. > > > Paul Pelosi, Nancy's husband, owns $17 million dollars > of Star-Kist stock. > In January, 2007 when the minimum wage was increased from > $5.15 to $7.25, Pelosi had American Samoa exempted from the > increase so Del Monte would not have to pay the higher wage. > This would make Del Monte products less expensive than > their competition's. > Last week when the huge bailout bill was passed, Pelosi > added an earmark to the final bill adding $33 million > dollars for an "economic development credit in American > Samoa". > Pelosi says ..Republicans are corrupt .. If she voted on it, that's a conflict of interest! She's just Arregant enough! Go get her! Sir: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's home district

> includes San Francisco.

>

> > Star-Kist Tuna's headquarters are in San Francisco,

> Pelosi's home district.

>

> > > Star-Kist is owned by Del Monte Foods and is a major

> contributor to Pelosi.

>

> > Star-Kist is the major employer in American Samoa

> employing 75% of the Samoan workforce.

>

> > Paul Pelosi, Nancy's husband, owns $17 million dollars

> of Star-Kist stock.

> In January, 2007 when the minimum wage was increased from

> $5.15 to $7.25, Pelosi had American Samoa exempted from the

> increase so Del Monte would not have to pay the higher wage.

> This would make Del Monte products less expensive than

> their competition's.

> Last week when the huge bailout bill was passed, Pelosi

> added an earmark to the final bill adding $33 million

> dollars for an "economic development credit in American

> Samoa".

>

Pelosi says ..Republicans are corrupt ..

If she voted on it, that's a conflict of interest! She's just Arregant enough! Go get her!

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