Tag: labor
“Right to Work” is Wrong. Period. It’s Time for Virginia to...
by Matt Royer
If you are reading this article, you are probably already aware of the Oxfam study that found that Virginia is ranked the...
Virginia AFL-CIO Shares “Great” Letter to the Editor Blasting Gov. Northam...
Verry interesting to see the Virginia AFL-CIO share this letter to the editor in the Richmond Free Press, calling Gov. Ralph Northam's comments the...
A Few More Thoughts on Ralph Northam, Dick Saslaw and Anti-Union,...
The other day, we posted on Gov. Ralph Northam, "flanked" by Dominion’s CEO (hey, it's Virginia, what else would you expect?!?) and Republican House...
Dick Saslaw Owes My Wife An Apology
by David Jonas
Dick Saslaw has long been known for subpar constituent service, but yesterday, my family got to see that it’s by design, not...
“Flanked” by Dominion’s CEO and Right-Wing Republican Kirk Cox, Gov. Northam...
This story (also see the tweets, below) epitomizes so much that's wrong with revolving-door, pay-to-play, corporate-power "Virginia Way."
First of all, why would the Democratic...
Organized Labor on the March: Northern Virginia Bus Strike Approaches its...
by Jonathan Sokolow
On October 24, 120 drivers and garage workers at the Cinder Bed Bus Garage in Lorton, Virginia went out on strike against...
Labor-Democratic Partnership: The Commonwealth’s Chance to Repeal Anti-Union “Right-To-Work” Laws
by Andres Jimenez
Across our Commonwealth, the constant attack on labor rights has made it harder for Virginians to live and work in their communities....
Oxfam America’s Labor Day 2019 Rankings: Virginia DEAD LAST – #51...
Notice how we always hear Virginia politicians boasting about how we are the "best state to do business?" At the same time, notice how...
Poll: Virginia Should Want To Be Ranked the Best State For…?
Earlier this week, Virginia was ranked by CNBC #1 in the country for business. Of course, as I pointed out here, Virginia's not ranked...
Virginia AFL-CIO President Doris Crouse-Mays: Virginia’s #1 for Business and Last...
by Doris Crouse-Mays; President, Virginia AFL-CIO
The Virginia AFL-CIO wants businesses and the state to succeed. As elected officials and the media applaud the news of...