Category Archives: Big Labor

Great News for Small Business: NLRB’s Notice Poster Rule is Dead

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Luke Wake

In case you missed it, the NFIB Legal Center released a statement earlier this week proclaiming final victory in our legal challenge to the National Labor Relation Board’s “Notice Poster Rule.” The rule would have required virtually every employer in … Continue reading →

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Beware the Minimum Wage Masquerade

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Laurie Ehlbeck

Imagine a policy that would destroy thousands of jobs dressed up for Halloween as way to help workers.  Something really scary masquerading as something innocent.   That’s Ballot Question #2, a constitutional question seeking to mandate an increase in the minimum … Continue reading →

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Earn more cash

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Laurie Ehlbeck

Who doesn’t want more cash?  The unions certainly do, which is why they’re backing a constitutional amendment to raise the minimum wage every year, automatically, forever. If only it were that simple.  But the money to pay higher wages has … Continue reading →

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Another Disaster Headed for New Jersey, Other States. But Prevention Possible

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Dan Danner

First it was the Great Recession, then Hurricane Sandy and recently, a raging fire that destroyed a popular boardwalk. Now, weary New Jersey residents and business owners are being warned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to beware of scammers. … Continue reading →

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Labor Day 2013: State Law Perpetuates Union Bullying

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Kevin Shivers

Each Labor Day we pay tribute to American workers who have contributed to the strength and prosperity of our nation. Millions of Pennsylvanians enjoy the day spending time with their families at cookouts, festivals and shopping. It’s the American Dream. … Continue reading →

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Could Instant Replay Have Caught the President’s Quarterback Sneak?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Dan Danner

There are few moments during sports events such as Super Bowls that capture fans’ attention more than when the refs call for an instant replay. Now that Super Bowl XLVII is in the record books, perhaps it’s time Congress considers … Continue reading →

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Does Obama Respect the Constitution?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Dan Danner

“Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution.” That was Jan. 21. The speaker was President Obama. The scene was his second inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol. Before the … Continue reading →

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Death of an Icon

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Kyle Jackson

It has now been widely reported that Hostess Brands, a legendary icon of the snack industry and a beloved maker of such childhood favorites as Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Ho’s and Snoballs, will soon shut its doors forever.  The cause? … Continue reading →

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Appeals Court Reviews Labor Board’s Sneak Attack on Small Business

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Dan Danner

As Election Day approaches, small-business owners are beginning to get lots of notice, especially from vote-seeking candidates who express admiration for their ability to create jobs and keep the nation’s economy afloat. But when these hard-working entrepreneurs become the center … Continue reading →

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