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Title: Right-To-Work Is Right For Ohio* (and Elsewhere)
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LUR
URL Source: http://www.redstate.com/laborunionr ... -right-for-ohio-and-elsewhere/
Published: Apr 10, 2012
Author: LUR
Post Date: 2012-04-10 07:14:31 by CZ82
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Right-To-Work Is Right For Ohio* (and Elsewhere) See update at bottom. As today’s government-union bosses push higher taxes, establish dues schemes to fund their bloated salaries and union-bought politicians, the evidence has become pretty clear: Government unions have become political, parasitic entities injuring taxpayers and the communities they control (see Central Falls and Providence, RI; Detroit, MI; and the once-great State of California for examples). In the private sector, however, where taxpayers’ pockets are not in endless supply, the parasitic model of today’s unions, far too often, allows unions drain companies and ends up killing their hosts. •Related: Ohio Business Owner Shot For Being Non-Union, Police Investigating In large measure, the power unions have gained to cripple economies and companies comes from the ability to require workers to pay union dues (or have the workers fired from their jobs should they refuse to pay the union tribute). In the public sector, union bosses have declared war on Wisconsin’s Scott Walker, Ohio’s John Kasich, Florida’s Rick Scott and, to a lesser extent, Arizona’s Jan Brewer, for their threats to union treasuries through collective bargaining reform. In the private sector, however, while Indiana finally became the 23rd state in the nation to became a Right-to-Work state—which outlaws unions from having workers fired for refusing to pay union dues—other states like, Maine and Ohio are considering the reform, as well. In Ohio, for example, where unions spent in excess of $30 million to crush reforms to the Buckeye State’s antiquated laws governing collective bargaining for government unions, the state is among the worst states in the nation to do business—only topped by California, New Jersey and New York. In their Pyrrhic victory in beating back reform, Ohio’s union bosses demonstrated they can dominate a state, regardless of the price. This, in part, may explain why Ohio is losing more high-tech jobs than the national average and companies like NCR are moving to more business-friendly climes like Georgia. In late March, Ohio’s Buckeye Institute released a report entitled: Ohio Right-To-Work: How the Economic Freedom of Workers Enhances Prosperity. In the report [in PDF], Economist Richard Vedder and his colleagues state that Ohio’s residents would benefit if the Buckeye State enacted a right-to-work law, making Ohio a more attractive place to do business: The typical Ohioan today would have a higher income and standard of living if the Buckeye State had matched the nation in its rate of economic growth in recent decades. However, it did not, and one reason is that the labor climate in the state is unattractive both to businesses making strategic investments and workers wishing to work. According to the Hudson Hub Times, Right-to-Work may make it on Ohio’s ballot in 2013: The report (available online at www.buckeyeinstitute.org) comes as backers of a constitutional amendment to make Ohio a right-to-work state are collecting signatures to place the issue before voters. They don’t expect to gain enough registered voters’ names to qualify for this year’s general election and are eyeing November 2013. In addition to pointing out that Ohio’s “substandard performance performance with respect to economic growth since the late 1970′s would have been eliminated if a right-to-work law had been adopted several decades ago,” Vedder and company estimate that personal income for a family of four would have been $12,000 higher annually if Ohio had a right-to-work law in 1977. The report provides an excellent analysis on the history of unions’ legal authority to coerce dues from workers, as well as the emergence of states’ ability to enact right-to-work laws in 1947 and the chronology of individual states’ enactment of those laws. The report also provides a history of Ohio’s failed efforts to enact a right-to-work law in the late 1950s—much of it due to a lack of a clear and cohesive campaign. Like the recent SB5/Issue 2 campaign, where unions outspent and out organized collective bargaining reform proponents, the lack of a united front (right-to-work proponents were besieged with internal divisions in the late-50s) gave unions the upper hand to defeat right-to-work and solidified union power for decades. Unions and their union dues-funded think tanks, like the Economic Policy Institute, continue to downplay and fight right-to-work laws by claiming right-to-work states have a negative effect on wages. However, the Buckeye Institute report addresses that issue as well: A recent study by Robert Reed helps clear some of the ambiguity by demonstrating that when one controls for the economic conditions of a state prior to its adoption of a RTW law, the relationship between RTW and wages is positive and statistically significant. Reed estimates that when “holding constant economic conditions in 1945—average wages in 2000 [were] 6.68 percent higher in RTW states than non-RTW states.” The Buckeye Institute’s report on Ohio Right-to Work is an excellent read, both for the economic argument behind right-to-work, as well as the history of the effort in Ohio. As Ohio continues to lag behind the nation due to the continued domination of unions in that state, over time, more may realize the right-to-work is right for Ohio (and elsewhere, as well). * Update: Following the publication of this post, a reader e-mailed questioning whether my opinion has changed on whether right-to-work should be on the November (2012) ballot. It has not. 2012 is still not the right time for right-to-work in Ohio. However, the more Ohioans learn about the economic benefits of right-to-work, there may be a broader effort made in 2013 or beyond. “Truth isn’t mean. It’s truth.” — Andrew Brietbart (1969-2012)
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#10. To: A K A Stone (#8)
and you must be off your meds if you think an attack on Obama is a defense of Brietbart.
Anyone claiming to be an expert is selling something. I brandish my ignorance like a crucifix at vampires. Aaron Bady
That's because you only saw Breitbart's edited version of her speech and that's the reason why he is being sued by her. You need to get out more and see the wide world.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
You just hate articulate good white guys.
It's that black/white thinking again. And yes he needs some meds.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
The tape was true. The bitch was fired by Obama's people. Brietbart was right to go after the trashy woman.
Breibart was a drunken bully. Hopefully his estate is worth a lot.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
You sound like those commies in Russia that would drug the people telling the truth.
You're a covetous loser.
The tape has already been proven deceptive and is the crux of the court case against him. Obama did what was mandated by the Fed Employees civil service code. I hope his estate is worth a lot.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
I'm not suing the already proven liar. So I'm not coveting nothing.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
You're not telling the truth. Show some examples of what wasn't accurate. Oh you can't do that because it wasn't true. The lazy ass affirmative action loser will get nothing. Mark my words. She just wants something for nothing like most leftist morons.
Show some examples of what wasn't accurate. Oh you can't do that because it wasn't true. The lazy ass affirmative action loser will get nothing. Mark my words. She just wants something for nothing like most leftist morons. Why do you always feel the need to bear false witness. Does your preacher know how sinful you are?
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
Put up or shut up.
You want me to present the court case? You are not only an idiot but sick. But since you disagree with my premise you are free to prove it wrong. And since you seem to know that breit's edited version is accurate and representative..present it.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
Breitbart tried to include the USDA in the suit as his co-defendant. LOLOL
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
Test
He's sure if he pokes his head out of the "real" conservative fox hole, something bad will happen.
Anyone claiming to be an expert is selling something. I brandish my ignorance like a crucifix at vampires. Aaron Bady
Test yourself stupid. You are just itching for a banning because your tired of being made a fool of. Admit it and admit you worship humans. BTW When are you going to lead by example and publish your own name address and phone number? You sure chased everyone off your site in a hurry with that one.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
Church it up all you want, it doesn't change the fact that Breitbart was happy to destroy innocent people to promote his own career.
Anyone claiming to be an expert is selling something. I brandish my ignorance like a crucifix at vampires. Aaron Bady
He must have a real strong case. LOLOLOLOL
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
Originally in my comment where test is. I cut and pasted my above comment. "put up or shut up". It didn't post several times. Then I put test and it posted. That was strange.
You still don't understand what context means and why it matters, do you. Brietbart was right to go after the trashy woman. Obviously you can't tell trash from decency.
Anyone claiming to be an expert is selling something. I brandish my ignorance like a crucifix at vampires. Aaron Bady
The thought never crossed my mind. Honestly.
If he could do that, then he must know you and I are not the same person.
Anyone claiming to be an expert is selling something. I brandish my ignorance like a crucifix at vampires. Aaron Bady
You assume way too much.
Sounds like all Leftards I know!!!
"If you voted for Obama in 2008 to prove you're not a racist, you'll need to vote for someone else in 2012 to prove you're not an idiot."
And your point is????
"If you voted for Obama in 2008 to prove you're not a racist, you'll need to vote for someone else in 2012 to prove you're not an idiot."
Stone: Truth is you are the liar. Brietbart was a hero and a good man. Just telling you the truth. The truth is, loonyming wanted to change the subject, so that an honest discussion of the article would not occur. She succeeded. Rule of Disinformation #17: Change the subject. Usually in connection with one of the other ploys listed here, find a way to side-track the discussion with abrasive or controversial comments in hopes of turning attention to a new, more manageable topic. This works especially well with companions who can 'argue' with you over the new topic and polarize the discussion arena in order to avoid discussing more key issues. Rule of Disinformation #18: Emotionalize, Antagonize, and Goad Opponents. If you can't do anything else, chide and taunt your opponents and draw them into emotional responses which will tend to make them look foolish and overly motivated, and generally render their material somewhat less coherent. Not only will you avoid discussing the issues in the first instance, but even if their emotional response addresses the issue, you can further avoid the issues by then focusing on how 'sensitive they are to criticism.'
To: mcToejam, rat-boy, drippy, Alzheimer Fred, whitesands, t-bird, You'd be better to ask, what is the goal of her post? What does it ACCOMPLISH? She's hoping you'll take your eye off the ball.
To: mcToejam, rat-boy, drippy, Alzheimer Fred, whitesands, t-bird, She's hoping you'll take your eye off the ball. I'm just curious if she'll actually name the real reason why doing business in California is so bad... Instead of just towing the DNC Party line and saying it's because it's a Right to Work State or going off on some tangent like it's the fault of space aliens!!!! Truthfully I'm surprised California is a right to work state because you're not allowed to bite your masters hand (and get away with it) when you are a part of the plantation...
"If you voted for Obama in 2008 to prove you're not a racist, you'll need to vote for someone else in 2012 to prove you're not an idiot."
She won't. She believes in the altruistic nature of the nanny-state.
To: mcToejam, rat-boy, drippy, Alzheimer Fred, whitesands, t-bird, Aahhh yes the promise of "security" no matter how miniscule or irrelevant it might be, and irregardless of the damage it's doing to this country....
"If you voted for Obama in 2008 to prove you're not a racist, you'll need to vote for someone else in 2012 to prove you're not an idiot."
California's economy is eighth largest in the world, with a GSP of $1.9 trillion, over 13% of the United States GDP. You haven't convinced me that doing business in California is all that bad.
Anyone claiming to be an expert is selling something. I brandish my ignorance like a crucifix at vampires. Aaron Bady
I do? That's news to me.
Anyone claiming to be an expert is selling something. I brandish my ignorance like a crucifix at vampires. Aaron Bady
And you haven't convinced me it's that good.... Maybe you should ask all the business owners why they are leaving California in droves, maybe they can convince you as to why it isn't as great as you think!!!
"If you voted for Obama in 2008 to prove you're not a racist, you'll need to vote for someone else in 2012 to prove you're not an idiot."
Maybe you should ask all the business owners why they are leaving California in droves, maybe they can convince you as to why it isn't as great as you think!!! Since the proof is in the pudding, maybe your preferred sources of economic information are stringing you along.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
In 2011, 254 businesses left California out of a total of 3,332,576 businesses in the state.
Anyone claiming to be an expert is selling something. I brandish my ignorance like a crucifix at vampires. Aaron Bady
I saw the quote from the loonybitch, that "only" 254 businesses left the state. Now, let's that into context, shall we??? From HERE, At one time, California was truly the land of opportunity. But the business climate has turned hostile. According to Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, and John Kabateck, executive director of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the state’s business tax climate is the second worst in the nation. The corporate income tax rate is 8.84%, the highest west of the Mississippi and eighth highest in the country. California’s income tax, which is the tax many small-business owners pay, is the nation’s third highest; the 9.3% rate kicks in at $46,349 in annual income for those who file as individuals, and the 10.3% rate applies to income over $1 million a year. Then there’s the highest sales tax (7.25%, plus local levies in some areas) in the country, the fourth-highest capital gains tax (9.3%) and the second-highest gasoline tax (an average of 65 cents a gallon). There’s also the vicious regulatory environment that businesses have to negotiate. “California’s anti-business climate is worse than ever because many politicians are making a career out of treating businesses as an object of scorn vs. a resource to be appreciated,” says Joe Vranich, an Orange County relocation expert who tracks business movement out of the state and provided the exit numbers cited above… Tell the numbcunt I said "check-mate." :)
To: mcToejam, rat-boy, drippy, Alzheimer Fred, whitesands, t-bird, You're the rudest, most pompous poster I've ever seen on the 'net. Piss off jerkwad.
Last I seen it was 8.75%, guess Mad Jerry didn't get his extension to help pay off the states $26 billion dollar deficit!!!! No worries though he'll just put on some kneepads and go visit Obozo for some taxpayer sponsored handouts conviscated from other states... No wonder she brags about their economy!!!
"If you voted for Obama in 2008 to prove you're not a racist, you'll need to vote for someone else in 2012 to prove you're not an idiot."
And???
"If you voted for Obama in 2008 to prove you're not a racist, you'll need to vote for someone else in 2012 to prove you're not an idiot."
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#11. To: A K A Stone (#9)
No he didn't. She admitted she was going to discriminate. She is a racist. Obama fired her black trashy ass.
#12. To: lucysmom (#10)
#13. To: lucysmom (#10)
and you must be off your meds if you think an attack on Obama is a defense of Brietbart.
#14. To: mininggold (#11)
That's because you only saw Breitbart's edited version of her speech and that's the reason why he is being sued by her
#15. To: A K A Stone (#12)
You just hate articulate good white guys.
#16. To: mininggold (#13)
#17. To: mininggold (#15)
Breibart was a drunken bully. Hopefully his estate is worth a lot.
#18. To: A K A Stone (#14)
The tape was true. The bitch was fired by Obama's people. Brietbart was right to go after the trashy woman.
#19. To: A K A Stone (#17)
You're a covetous loser.
#20. To: mininggold (#18)
The tape has already been proven deceptive and is the crux of the court case against him.
#21. To: A K A Stone (#20)
You're not telling the truth.
#22. To: mininggold (#21)
#23. To: A K A Stone (#22)
#24. To: A K A Stone (#22)
Put up or shut up.
#25. To: mininggold (#24)
#26. To: mininggold, A K A Stone (#11)
You need to get out more and see the wide world.
#27. To: A K A Stone (#25)
Test
#28. To: A K A Stone (#12)
You just hate articulate good white guys.
#29. To: A K A Stone (#25)
Breitbart tried to include the USDA in the suit as his co-defendant. LOLOL
#30. To: All, pinguinite (#25)
#31. To: A K A Stone (#14)
The tape was true.
#32. To: mininggold (#27)
You are just itching for a banning
#33. To: mininggold (#27)
(Edited)
BTW When are you going to lead by example and publish your own name address and phone number? You sure chased everyone off your site in a hurry with that one.
#34. To: lucysmom (#33)
#35. To: lucysmom (#2)
Andrew Brietbart wasn't interested in telling the truth, he made his career perverting the truth.
#36. To: lucysmom (#1)
Guess what? California is a right to work state.
#37. To: A K A Stone (#3)
lucysmom: Andrew Brietbart wasn't interested in telling the truth, he made his career perverting the truth.
loonymom, ming, e-type jackoff, goober56, wreck, cal-CON, rabid dog, dummy DwarF, biff, harrowup the communist, and meguro. You're on the "a waste of human flesh" list. Brian S[ocialist], you're a propagandist moron. ALL of you can piss off.
#38. To: CZ82 (#36)
loonymom, ming, e-type jackoff, goober56, wreck, cal-CON, rabid dog, dummy DwarF, biff, harrowup the communist, and meguro. You're on the "a waste of human flesh" list. Brian S[ocialist], you're a propagandist moron. ALL of you can piss off.
#39. To: Capitalist Eric (#38)
You'd be better to ask, what is the goal of her post? What does it ACCOMPLISH?
#40. To: CZ82 (#39)
I'm just curious if she'll actually name the real reason why doing business in California is so bad...
loonymom, ming, e-type jackoff, goober56, wreck, cal-CON, rabid dog, dummy DwarF, biff, harrowup the communist, and meguro. You're on the "a waste of human flesh" list. Brian S[ocialist], you're a propagandist moron. ALL of you can piss off.
#41. To: Capitalist Eric (#40)
She won't. She believes in the altruistic nature of the nanny-state.
#42. To: CZ82 (#39)
I'm just curious if she'll actually name the real reason why doing business in California is so bad... Instead of just towing the DNC Party line and saying it's because it's a Right to Work State or going off on some tangent like it's the fault of space aliens!!!!
#43. To: Capitalist Eric (#40)
She believes in the altruistic nature of the nanny-state.
#44. To: lucysmom (#42)
You haven't convinced me that doing business in California is all that bad.
#45. To: CZ82 (#44)
And you haven't convinced me it's that good....
#46. To: CZ82 (#44)
Maybe you should ask all the business owners why they are leaving California in droves, maybe they can convince you as to why it isn't as great as you think!!!
#47. To: CZ82 (#44)
Maybe you should ask all the business owners why they are leaving California in droves, maybe they can convince you as to why it isn't as great as you think!!!
In 2011, more businesses (254) quit California than the year before (202), which was a high-water mark over 2009 (51). Last year, roughly five businesses left in any given week, one more than left in each week of 2010 when the average was 3.9.
loonymom, ming, e-type jackoff, goober56, wreck, cal-CON, rabid dog, dummy DwarF, biff, harrowup the communist, and meguro. You're on the "a waste of human flesh" list. Brian S[ocialist], you're a propagandist moron. ALL of you can piss off.
#48. To: Capitalist Eric (#47)
#49. To: Capitalist Eric (#47)
Then there’s the highest sales tax (7.25%, plus local levies in some areas) in the country,
#50. To: lucysmom (#1)
Guess what? California is a right to work state.
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