Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger campaigned as a centrist fixated on one theme: affordability. Voters were told she would govern as a level-headed moderate, skeptical of ideological excesses and focused squarely on cost-of-living relief. But as Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton writes in RealClearMarkets, Spanberger’s record in Congress tells a Read more…
In a rare move for a Democratic governor, Colorado’s Jared Polis just defied one of the most powerful forces in his party: the union bosses. Polis vetoed legislation that would have repealed a key protection in Colorado’s Labor Peace Act—a second election requirement that limits when unions can force workers Read more…
Donald Trump’s nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Secretary of Labor has shocked many conservatives. While union bosses celebrate her selection, free market advocates and business leaders are deeply concerned. Chavez-DeRemer was one of only three Republicans to vote for the radical PRO Act—a bill that would gut Right to Work Read more…
In a new analysis by Norm Singleton, a Senior Fellow at The Market Institute, and featured in Real Clear Markets, uncovers the alarming trend of regulatory agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aiding and abetting union agendas. The recent unveiling of a “universal proxy” rule by the SEC Read more…
In his new article, Norm Singleton, Senior Fellow at The Market Institute, dissects the intricate relationship between organized labor, politics, and the evolving American workforce. Singleton critiques the impact of government-driven policies on union interests, highlighting the potential job insecurity stemming from the shift to electric vehicles and the Democrats’ Read more…
After Bernie Sanders’ 2020 primary loss, his fervent supporters regrouped under the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) banner, employing a tactic called “salting” to infiltrate companies and rally workers for unionization. As socialism gains traction within the Democratic Party, the YDSA and unions are focusing on organizing workers to Read more…
Michigan recently made history by becoming the first state to repeal a Right to Work law since 1965. Right to Work laws protect workers from being compelled to pay union dues or join a union as a condition of employment, allowing them the freedom to choose. This move sparked controversy, Read more…
President Biden’s Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su, who played a role in California’s controversial labor law AB 5, is a serious concern for American workers and the gig economy. Su’s history of supporting reclassification of independent contractors could undermine the flexibility that gig workers value. It’s essential for President Biden Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new piece in Real Clear Markets looking at a recent call by some rail workers for a public takeover of the nation’s railroads. He writes: “Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter is a story that politicians, voters, and unions should pay attention to. Read more…
Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article out at RealClear Markets on comments made by Federal Trade Commioson Chairman Lina Khan on the labor market. He writes: “A few weeks ago Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, attempted to attack big businesses for their labor practices, but Read more…