“Right to work” sounds like a good idea...

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.wrongforeveryone.org/

“Right to work” sounds like a good idea. But in reality, these laws have nothing to do with providing rights or work. Right-to-work laws make it optional for workers protected by a union contract to help pay for the expenses that the union incurs while guaranteeing the rights of all employees. Why is that a big deal? By limiting unions’ resources and weakening the ability of workers to have a say about their jobs, these laws drive down everyone’s wages, benefits, and overall living standards.

Ignoring the facts, corporate-backed politicians are embracing these deceptive policies. They want to make every state a right-to-work state to increase profits for CEOs and hurt efforts to restore balance to our economy. With millions of Americans still unemployed, right to work is an ill-timed distraction from the issues that matter to the middle class—and the wrong choice for our states.

Wrong for workers

These laws drive down wages by $1,500 per year for all workers, including non-union members. Learn More
Wrong for businesses

High-tech companies that provide good-paying, American jobs favor states where unions have a strong presence, because unions provide a stable, high-skilled workforce. Learn More
Wrong for the economy

Right to work does not improve the employment rate. In fact, these laws actually lead to a decrease in employment in certain industries.

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Right to work is wrong for everyone. Get more facts on right to work: http://www.wrongforeveryone.com/more-facts-on-right-to-work/

[bvf]

1. Good post that everyone should read.

"Right to work" is just coinage that some political consultant probably came up with working under a six-figure-or-better contract.

Just a guess, mind you, but there's a whole industry dedicated to advising the rich on how to talk to the stupid.

[LeftinOH]

2. "Right to Work" is Republican doublespeak, like

"Pro-Life"
"Partial-Birth-Abortion"
"Family Values"
"Healthy Forests Initiative"

...and so on, and so on

[Blanks]

5. Right to farm etc...

Edit: I guess it's 'freedom to farm', but same thing.

[aka-chmeee]

3. Damn! I had both feet loaded and was ready to jump

Then I read your post. Nevermind.....

[Va Lefty]

4. Orwellian Doublespeak