From The National Right To Work Foundation:
With the sudden passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the union bosses smell blood in the water.
With one legal case, quietly filed in federal court in Idaho, you and I could be facing the biggest forced-dues threat we've seen from Big Labor in decades.
Not long ago, with the help of a Harvard Law professor and former SEIU union official, Big Labor launched a brand-new legal assault -- one in which they're counting on a majority of the current and potentially future Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court to rubber stamp.
Their claim is that the very concept of Right to Work is somehow UNCONSTITUTIONAL!
As outlandish as that sounds, in today's warped world of legal logic, it's a very real threat. And should the union bosses get their way:
***EVERY state Right to Work Law in the country could be wiped out -- beginning almost immediately with Arizona, Idaho and Nevada.
***The National Right to Work Act would effectively be KILLED forever.
***Big Labor would gain an airtight stranglehold on Washington, D.C. that could last for DECADES.
I don't want to mince words here.
This is an all-out EMERGENCY.
Will you please sign your Legal Defense Authorization Form, directing the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation to FIGHT this critical case IMMEDIATELY?
I'll admit -- when I first read through the basis of the union bosses' ridiculous legal case -- I could only shake my head.
Big Labor is effectively arguing that workers who refuse to pay union dues are violating the Fifth Amendment's "takings clause," claiming the U.S. Constitution mandates that workers MUST pay for Big Labor monopoly "representation" whether they want it or not!
In so doing, of course, they're leaving out some inconvenient "details" . . .
. . . Details like the fact that Big Labor exercises special privileges in federal law to FORCE their representation on workers who don't want it through monopoly bargaining.
This is the corrupt scheme that should be ended -- NOT workers' ability to decide for themselves whether or not to pay union dues!
But despite all of these facts I'm afraid this is not something you and I can ignore -- not with this case likely to be heard by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
As you probably know, the Ninth Circuit has become infamous for its highly politicized, pie-in-the-sky legal rulings in recent years.
So it's no accident the union bosses chose to file this lawsuit where they hope their black-robed buddies will be quick to sign off on their legal assault.
If this union boss legal assault is ultimately successful, every state Right to Work law in the country will be DESTROYED!
Not only that, but that decision would likely invalidate the constitutionality of the National Right to Work Act as well!
With all state Right to Work Laws gone, union bosses would be free to force workers to pay union dues in all 50 states.
That alone would set off a nightmare scenario, including:
***DOUBLING the $11 BILLION the union bosses rake in every year in forced-union dues, bankrolling a union-label political machine that would have an iron lock on Washington, D.C. -- perhaps for DECADES;
***Skyrocketing taxes and inflation as forced-dues-funded government union bosses live high on the hog while the rest of America suffers, jobs are lost and more and more companies move overseas;
***Never-ending spending on Big Labor's favorite government programs, driving our national debt even higher;
***Bailouts and sweetheart deals for big companies with fat union payrolls, while smaller mom and pop businesses -- too small for Big Labor's "first wave" of organizing -- get strangled with government regulations;
I'm afraid it's a DISASTER in the making. . .
And it staggers me to think just how close to a reality this scenario may be right now.
As I write you, National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation attorneys are preparing to strike back, putting the finishing touches on our first legal brief in response.
And I'm not going to kid you.
As frivolous as this case may be, I don't believe for a second it will be won over night.
I'm afraid Big Labor has had this up their sleeves for some time.
After all, the union bosses know nearly 80% of the American people are opposed to forced-unionism.
They know the National Right to Work Act is gaining support in Congress.
They know as more and more states pass Right to Work and experience the very real benefits that come from ending forced-unionism, their forced-dues-funded empire will only continue to crumble.
>>>After Indiana passed Right to Work, the union bosses tried and failed to invalidate it through state court rulings.
>>>Then, in Michigan, they tried a referendum to stop Right to Work from EVER being enacted there -- but it ended up backfiring, paving the way for legislative passage.
>>>Now, after passage of Right to Work in Wisconsin and West Virginia, the union bosses see the American people rising up against their forced-dues empire.
Now Big Labor has cooked up this horrendous legal scheme to silence the voice of Americans by having the federal courts impose forced-unionism on all of us!
The good news is, the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is THE organization to stop them.
After all, it was our team of attorneys that helped defeat Big Labor's assault on Indiana's Right to Work Law.
Not only that, but Foundation attorneys have successfully argued before the U.S. Supreme Court 17 times and have won literally thousands of lower court decisions.
No other organization boasts a staff with this kind of pedigree or our track record of success.
That said, Foundation attorneys are already representing over 47,000 employees, in 298 open cases over just the last 12 months, who have been harmed by the injustices of forced-unionism.
Each and every one of these cases is designed to protect or expand critical legal precedents that last far into the future.
So taking on a new case -- especially one of this magnitude -- is a huge commitment.
The costs are likely to run well into the HUNDREDS of thousands, which we can't afford with our bank accounts as they stand today.
That's why I'm writing.
As I explained, there is no way we can ignore this threat -- not with so much at stake.
I simply must hear from you.
Your signature on the Legal Defense Authorization Form I've crafted for you will tell me everything I need to know.
It will tell me you're directing the Foundation to fight this Big Labor legal assault with everything we have.
But frankly I need more than your signature right now.
I know this is really asking you to stretch -- in fact, I'm almost hesitant to ask for this much -- but I'm really hoping you will come through with a generous tax-deductible contribution of $35.
That's a lot, I know.
It's much more than you've ever given in the past.
But in a "do or die" fight like this, I can't hold anything back.
I hope you won't either.
Of course, if $35 is just too much, please agree to $25, $15 or whatever you can afford.
At a minimum, please give $10.
I apologize for being so forward and asking so much of you.
But with so much on the line, I have to. I hope you understand that.
Please sign your Legal Defense Authorization Form today, and agree to your most generous contribution of $35, $25, $15 or at least $10 right away.
There's no time to waste.
I need to hear from you right away.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President, National Right to Work Foundation
P.S.With one quietly filed legal case in federal court in Idaho, you and I are facing the biggest forced-dues threat we've seen from Big Labor in decades.
Should Big Labor get its way, every state Right to Work Law could be wiped off the books, the National Right to Work Act would be killed and the union bosses will have an airtight stranglehold on Washington, D.C. for years to come.
I'm counting on your help to stop it.
Will you please sign your Legal Defense Authorization Form, directing the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation to FIGHT this critical case IMMEDIATELY?
Well then let's take a look at the Fifth Amendment shall we:
Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Source
No matter how many times I read it it says nothing about labor unions nor does it discuss if you should donate to a labor union or not nor does it access a fine or other punishment if you don't join or support a labor union. Let's just say that the Fifth Amendment does not cover labor unions whatsoever. So why are they lying like they are? Good question.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Don't let Obama gut right to work laws
From The National Right To Work Committee:
Just last week, West Virginia became the fourth state in four years to adopt Right to Work. The worker freedom movement is growing, and momentum is on our side.
But the lawyers on Barack Obama's National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) are taking revenge with a scheme to gut all 26 state Right to Work laws.
From the outrageous persecution of Boeing for creating jobs in Right to Work South Carolina to ambushing workers with quick-snap unionization elections, the Obama Labor Board has rammed through one union-boss power grab after another.
I've been warning concerned citizens like you for two years that the worst may be yet to come, now that Barack Obama is no longer accountable to the American people.
Thanks to the surrender of a few short-sighted Republicans in the U.S. Senate in 2013, Barack Obama has a fully-stocked NLRB stacked with a gaggle of union lawyers to do Big Labor's bidding.
And now the Obama Labor Board is seizing that opportunity and preparing to overturn more than 60 years of precedent and ignore the plain language of federal and state law.
This means all the strides the Right to Work movement has made to free workers in 26 states could go up in flames!
Now has never been a more important time to go on the OFFENSE and take the fight directly to Big Labor and their cohorts on Capitol Hill.
It's vital your Committee has the resources to force a roll-call vote on the National Right to Work Act.
An up-or-down vote in Congress will let the American people know who stands with us -- and who stands with Obama and his stacked National Labor Relations Board on opposing the issue of worker freedom.
But the deadline is Thursday at midnight.
That's why I urgently need you to chip in $50 to our Cosponsor Push program right away.
Our cosponsor targets will be flooded with the voices of thousands of pro-worker freedom Americans like you, urging them to add their names to the National Right to Work Act.
The Cosponsor Push plan includes:
>>>An expanded email, direct mail, and telephone campaign urging constituents to contact their congressmen and U.S. Senators.
>>>Targeted Facebook, Youtube and Google ads in select target districts.
>>>Delivery of additional petitions collected from you and your fellow Right to Work supporters.
Your Committee is throwing everything we have to force a roll-call vote on the National Right to Work Act.
With everything at stake, you and I cannot hold back.
You know the Union Bosses and Obama's Labor Board won't.
That's why your Committee absolutely must raise $40,000 by February 18th to flood the halls of Congress with hundreds of thousands of petitions, emails and phone calls.
And I need your help to make it happen. Will you chip in $50?
If $50 is just too much, please consider chipping in with a gift of $25 or even $10.
You and I cannot afford to let this opportunity slip through our fingers.
With the Obama Labor Board working to undercut the 25 current Right to Work states and force nonmembers to give up a portion of their paycheck, now is the time to know which legislators stand with you and me -- and the nearly 80% of Americans who support worker freedom.
Just think of the price the union bosses and their allies will pay once the American people focus on the fact that:
***Millions of workers are forced to pay tribute to a union boss just to keep their jobs -- money they earn to feed their families, educate their children and support their churches and communities;
***Big Labor’s power is deadly to millions of small businesses. Union-label politicians and Obama-stacked bureaucracies strangle businesses with confiscatory taxes, straitjacket regulations and destructive laws, damaging our economy and driving good jobs overseas -- or out of existence;
***Billions of forced-dues dollars bankroll radical, tax-and-spend politicians like Barack Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi, resulting in out-of-control spending and skyrocketing debt; and
***Union toughs terrorize workers and communities with violent strikes -- where they get away with beatings, arson -- even murder.
This rampant abuse of power needs to be stopped.
And with the Obama Labor Board working to gut and destroy the laws in 26 current Right to Work states, there has never been a more important time than now to force a roll-call vote on the National Right to Work Act.
Having droves of Senators sign on as National Right to Work Act cosponsors will prove to forced-dues partisans in Congress and the Obama Labor Board that they won’t get away with trying to KILL Right to Work.
But it’s up to you and me to make sure the union bosses’ pals in Congress don’t wiggle off the hook.
So please act TODAY!
The deadline is Thursday at midnight. Please act at once.
For Worker Freedom,
Mark Mix
President
P.S. Obama Labor Board is seizing that opportunity and preparing to overturn more than 60 years of precedent and ignore the plain language of federal and state law.
This means all the strides the Right to Work movement has made to free workers in 26 states could go up in flames!
It's vital your Committee has the resources to force a roll-call vote on the National Right to Work Act.
An up-or-down vote in Congress will let the American people know who stands with us -- and who opposes the issue of worker freedom.
But the deadline is Thursday at midnight.
That's why I urgently need you to chip in $50 to our Cosponsor Push program right away.
Just last week, West Virginia became the fourth state in four years to adopt Right to Work. The worker freedom movement is growing, and momentum is on our side.
But the lawyers on Barack Obama's National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) are taking revenge with a scheme to gut all 26 state Right to Work laws.
From the outrageous persecution of Boeing for creating jobs in Right to Work South Carolina to ambushing workers with quick-snap unionization elections, the Obama Labor Board has rammed through one union-boss power grab after another.
I've been warning concerned citizens like you for two years that the worst may be yet to come, now that Barack Obama is no longer accountable to the American people.
Thanks to the surrender of a few short-sighted Republicans in the U.S. Senate in 2013, Barack Obama has a fully-stocked NLRB stacked with a gaggle of union lawyers to do Big Labor's bidding.
And now the Obama Labor Board is seizing that opportunity and preparing to overturn more than 60 years of precedent and ignore the plain language of federal and state law.
This means all the strides the Right to Work movement has made to free workers in 26 states could go up in flames!
Now has never been a more important time to go on the OFFENSE and take the fight directly to Big Labor and their cohorts on Capitol Hill.
It's vital your Committee has the resources to force a roll-call vote on the National Right to Work Act.
An up-or-down vote in Congress will let the American people know who stands with us -- and who stands with Obama and his stacked National Labor Relations Board on opposing the issue of worker freedom.
But the deadline is Thursday at midnight.
That's why I urgently need you to chip in $50 to our Cosponsor Push program right away.
Our cosponsor targets will be flooded with the voices of thousands of pro-worker freedom Americans like you, urging them to add their names to the National Right to Work Act.
The Cosponsor Push plan includes:
>>>An expanded email, direct mail, and telephone campaign urging constituents to contact their congressmen and U.S. Senators.
>>>Targeted Facebook, Youtube and Google ads in select target districts.
>>>Delivery of additional petitions collected from you and your fellow Right to Work supporters.
Your Committee is throwing everything we have to force a roll-call vote on the National Right to Work Act.
With everything at stake, you and I cannot hold back.
You know the Union Bosses and Obama's Labor Board won't.
That's why your Committee absolutely must raise $40,000 by February 18th to flood the halls of Congress with hundreds of thousands of petitions, emails and phone calls.
And I need your help to make it happen. Will you chip in $50?
If $50 is just too much, please consider chipping in with a gift of $25 or even $10.
You and I cannot afford to let this opportunity slip through our fingers.
With the Obama Labor Board working to undercut the 25 current Right to Work states and force nonmembers to give up a portion of their paycheck, now is the time to know which legislators stand with you and me -- and the nearly 80% of Americans who support worker freedom.
Just think of the price the union bosses and their allies will pay once the American people focus on the fact that:
***Millions of workers are forced to pay tribute to a union boss just to keep their jobs -- money they earn to feed their families, educate their children and support their churches and communities;
***Big Labor’s power is deadly to millions of small businesses. Union-label politicians and Obama-stacked bureaucracies strangle businesses with confiscatory taxes, straitjacket regulations and destructive laws, damaging our economy and driving good jobs overseas -- or out of existence;
***Billions of forced-dues dollars bankroll radical, tax-and-spend politicians like Barack Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi, resulting in out-of-control spending and skyrocketing debt; and
***Union toughs terrorize workers and communities with violent strikes -- where they get away with beatings, arson -- even murder.
This rampant abuse of power needs to be stopped.
And with the Obama Labor Board working to gut and destroy the laws in 26 current Right to Work states, there has never been a more important time than now to force a roll-call vote on the National Right to Work Act.
Having droves of Senators sign on as National Right to Work Act cosponsors will prove to forced-dues partisans in Congress and the Obama Labor Board that they won’t get away with trying to KILL Right to Work.
But it’s up to you and me to make sure the union bosses’ pals in Congress don’t wiggle off the hook.
So please act TODAY!
The deadline is Thursday at midnight. Please act at once.
For Worker Freedom,
Mark Mix
President
P.S. Obama Labor Board is seizing that opportunity and preparing to overturn more than 60 years of precedent and ignore the plain language of federal and state law.
This means all the strides the Right to Work movement has made to free workers in 26 states could go up in flames!
It's vital your Committee has the resources to force a roll-call vote on the National Right to Work Act.
An up-or-down vote in Congress will let the American people know who stands with us -- and who opposes the issue of worker freedom.
But the deadline is Thursday at midnight.
That's why I urgently need you to chip in $50 to our Cosponsor Push program right away.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Support the National Right To Work Act
From The National Right To Work Committee:
The 2016 Presidential Election campaigns are at full stride, and the start of the Congressional races is not far behind.
Airwaves will resound with politicians and talking heads, expounding on what ails our country.
But there is one issue they all too often fail to mention -- a policy that holds back our economy, corrupts our political system and punishes working Americans just trying to live out the American dream . . .
. . . Compulsory Unionism.
You see, in 1935, politicians in Washington, D.C. bestowed on Big Labor the raw power to compel working men and women to pay tribute to a union boss just to work and feed their families.
And the injustice doesn’t stop there.
Union officials use this forced-dues treasure chest to bankroll the election and re-election of their pet politicians, who in turn vote with the union bosses at the expense of rank-and-file workers and the businesses that employ them.
Now, going into next year’s elections, it’s time you and I make forced unionism an issue the politicians dare not ignore.
That’s why I hope you’ll sign the petition I've prepared for you to your Congressman and Senators at once.
The fact is, the cost of federally imposed forced unionism to working men and women, small businesses, taxpayers and all Americans is enormous:
***Millions of working Americans are forced to pay union dues out of every paycheck -- giving union bosses money that could go to workers’ families or be saved for their future.
***Big Labor’s forced-unionism power is deadly to millions of small businesses. Union-label politicians and Obama-stacked bureaucracies strangle businesses with confiscatory taxes, straitjacket regulations and destructive laws, damaging our economy and driving good jobs overseas -- or out of existence.
***Union bosses pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the coffers of handpicked, radical Tax-and-Spend politicians like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
***Bitter strikes shut down businesses and destroy jobs, while union militants foment “hate-the-boss” propaganda and wield brickbats against anyone who gets in their way -- workers, their families, even innocent bystanders.
The good news is, a National Right to Work law, when ultimately passed, will end Big Labor’s stranglehold on American workers, businesses and the economy.
And just getting a vote is a win/win scenario for opponents of forced unionism.
You see, poll after poll confirms that nearly 80% of Americans believe compulsory unionism is just plain wrong.
A public, roll-call vote will put every member of Congress on record for or against forcing workers to pay dues and fees just to get or keep their jobs.
Then, the true loyalties of Big Labor’s pet politicians will be laid bare for all to see, and the voters will hold them accountable.
The fact is, every time there has been a high-profile vote on compulsory unionism, forced-dues advocates have gone down in flames when faced with re-election.
That’s why it’s vital you sign the petition to your U.S. Congressman, Senators, Speaker of the House John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, urging them to cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on the National Right to Work Act (S. 391/H.R. 612).
This one-page Bill does not add a single word to existing federal law. It simply repeals those sections that grant Big Labor the power to force working Americans to pay dues and fees as a condition of employment.
And a National Right to Work law would strike at the heart of Big Labor’s power -- coercion.
Over the years, well-intentioned efforts have been made to curtail the union bosses’ forced-dues power, but these efforts have been like a terrier nipping at an elephant.
Only a National Right to Work law will put a stake in the heart of Big Labor’s compulsory unionism leviathan and the devastation it begets . . .
. . . The out-of-control spending, soaring taxes and skyrocketing debt coupled with closed plants, foreclosed homes and dwindling opportunities.
All while union bigwigs enjoy a champagne, caviar and limousine lifestyle with booty stripped from workers forced to turn over their hard-earned wages.
That’s why it’s so important you and I not give politicians a pass on this crucial issue.
And why it’s vital you sign the petition I've prepared for you, demanding that your Congressman and Senators cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on the National Right to Work Act at once.
With BILLIONS of forced-dues dollars and tremendous political power at stake, you can be sure Big Labor and their Washington, D.C. allies will do everything they can to kill our Bill quietly, without even a vote.
In fact, with presidential campaigning in full swing and Congressional campaigns to kick off soon, forced-dues apologists can’t afford a public debate focusing attention on the evils of compulsory unionism.
So it’s up to you and me to shine a spotlight on the scourge of Big Labor’s forced-unionism privileges by forcing a vote on the National Right to Work Act.
But we can’t do it alone.
It will take the heat from throngs of Americans, demanding an end to the blight of forced unionism, to propel action on Capitol Hill.
That’s why, along with your petitions, I hope you’ll include a generous contribution of $30 to help rally opponents of forced unionism nationwide to join the battle to recruit cosponsors and force roll-call votes on the National Right to Work Act.
If $30 is just too much for you to spare right now, please consider $.00 or $20.
Now is the time for opponents of forced unionism to unmask Big Labor’s crony politicians and hold them accountable.
So please sign the enclosed petitions and return them along with your most generous contribution of $30, $20, or at least $.00 at once.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
P.S. Big Labor’s forced-dues power holds back our economy, corrupts our political system and subjugates Americans to union boss tyranny.
That’s why it’s vital you sign and return the enclosed petitions to your Congressman, Senators, Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader McConnell today, urging them to cosponsor and hold roll-call votes on the National Right to Work Act at once.
And along with your signed petitions, please include a generous contribution of $30, $20, or $.00 to mobilize Americans across the country to demand an end to the national scourge of compulsory unionism.
The 2016 Presidential Election campaigns are at full stride, and the start of the Congressional races is not far behind.
Airwaves will resound with politicians and talking heads, expounding on what ails our country.
But there is one issue they all too often fail to mention -- a policy that holds back our economy, corrupts our political system and punishes working Americans just trying to live out the American dream . . .
. . . Compulsory Unionism.
You see, in 1935, politicians in Washington, D.C. bestowed on Big Labor the raw power to compel working men and women to pay tribute to a union boss just to work and feed their families.
And the injustice doesn’t stop there.
Union officials use this forced-dues treasure chest to bankroll the election and re-election of their pet politicians, who in turn vote with the union bosses at the expense of rank-and-file workers and the businesses that employ them.
Now, going into next year’s elections, it’s time you and I make forced unionism an issue the politicians dare not ignore.
That’s why I hope you’ll sign the petition I've prepared for you to your Congressman and Senators at once.
The fact is, the cost of federally imposed forced unionism to working men and women, small businesses, taxpayers and all Americans is enormous:
***Millions of working Americans are forced to pay union dues out of every paycheck -- giving union bosses money that could go to workers’ families or be saved for their future.
***Big Labor’s forced-unionism power is deadly to millions of small businesses. Union-label politicians and Obama-stacked bureaucracies strangle businesses with confiscatory taxes, straitjacket regulations and destructive laws, damaging our economy and driving good jobs overseas -- or out of existence.
***Union bosses pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the coffers of handpicked, radical Tax-and-Spend politicians like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
***Bitter strikes shut down businesses and destroy jobs, while union militants foment “hate-the-boss” propaganda and wield brickbats against anyone who gets in their way -- workers, their families, even innocent bystanders.
The good news is, a National Right to Work law, when ultimately passed, will end Big Labor’s stranglehold on American workers, businesses and the economy.
And just getting a vote is a win/win scenario for opponents of forced unionism.
You see, poll after poll confirms that nearly 80% of Americans believe compulsory unionism is just plain wrong.
A public, roll-call vote will put every member of Congress on record for or against forcing workers to pay dues and fees just to get or keep their jobs.
Then, the true loyalties of Big Labor’s pet politicians will be laid bare for all to see, and the voters will hold them accountable.
The fact is, every time there has been a high-profile vote on compulsory unionism, forced-dues advocates have gone down in flames when faced with re-election.
That’s why it’s vital you sign the petition to your U.S. Congressman, Senators, Speaker of the House John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, urging them to cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on the National Right to Work Act (S. 391/H.R. 612).
This one-page Bill does not add a single word to existing federal law. It simply repeals those sections that grant Big Labor the power to force working Americans to pay dues and fees as a condition of employment.
And a National Right to Work law would strike at the heart of Big Labor’s power -- coercion.
Over the years, well-intentioned efforts have been made to curtail the union bosses’ forced-dues power, but these efforts have been like a terrier nipping at an elephant.
Only a National Right to Work law will put a stake in the heart of Big Labor’s compulsory unionism leviathan and the devastation it begets . . .
. . . The out-of-control spending, soaring taxes and skyrocketing debt coupled with closed plants, foreclosed homes and dwindling opportunities.
All while union bigwigs enjoy a champagne, caviar and limousine lifestyle with booty stripped from workers forced to turn over their hard-earned wages.
That’s why it’s so important you and I not give politicians a pass on this crucial issue.
And why it’s vital you sign the petition I've prepared for you, demanding that your Congressman and Senators cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on the National Right to Work Act at once.
With BILLIONS of forced-dues dollars and tremendous political power at stake, you can be sure Big Labor and their Washington, D.C. allies will do everything they can to kill our Bill quietly, without even a vote.
In fact, with presidential campaigning in full swing and Congressional campaigns to kick off soon, forced-dues apologists can’t afford a public debate focusing attention on the evils of compulsory unionism.
So it’s up to you and me to shine a spotlight on the scourge of Big Labor’s forced-unionism privileges by forcing a vote on the National Right to Work Act.
But we can’t do it alone.
It will take the heat from throngs of Americans, demanding an end to the blight of forced unionism, to propel action on Capitol Hill.
That’s why, along with your petitions, I hope you’ll include a generous contribution of $30 to help rally opponents of forced unionism nationwide to join the battle to recruit cosponsors and force roll-call votes on the National Right to Work Act.
If $30 is just too much for you to spare right now, please consider $.00 or $20.
Now is the time for opponents of forced unionism to unmask Big Labor’s crony politicians and hold them accountable.
So please sign the enclosed petitions and return them along with your most generous contribution of $30, $20, or at least $.00 at once.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
P.S. Big Labor’s forced-dues power holds back our economy, corrupts our political system and subjugates Americans to union boss tyranny.
That’s why it’s vital you sign and return the enclosed petitions to your Congressman, Senators, Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader McConnell today, urging them to cosponsor and hold roll-call votes on the National Right to Work Act at once.
And along with your signed petitions, please include a generous contribution of $30, $20, or $.00 to mobilize Americans across the country to demand an end to the national scourge of compulsory unionism.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Tell the incoming Speaker to oppose forced unionism
From The National Right To Work Committee:
With the U.S. House about to elect a new Speaker, you and I have a real opportunity.
The next Speaker, whoever it turns out to be, is going to want to find a way to make his mark.
And you and I know the American people want to tear down the corrupt political system that enriches union label politicians and their cronies.
The next Speaker could make real progress in that direction, by bringing the National Right to Work Act to the House floor for a vote.
This simple one page bill does not add a single word to federal law, it merely removes the federal provisions allowing union bosses to claw money out of workers' paychecks to fund Big Government politicians and their pet causes.
That's why I'm planning an all-out Banner Blitz designed to flood conservative news and blog sites with these banner ads:
A Banner Blitz will generate a tidal wave of support for the National Right to Work Act -- and Right to Work will be the first thing on the mind of the new Speaker as he prepares to take leadership.
We'll run ads on sites like:
DrudgeReport
National Review
Weekly Standard
Breitbart
Newsmax
...and even more depending on the budget we're able to raise.
But the first vote for a new Speaker has been scheduled for next Thursday, October 8th.
And I'd like to be ready to launch this blitz as soon as that vote happens.
So in order to run this program and continue to push for a vote and ultimately pass the National Right to Work Act, you and I need to raise $50,000 in the next week.
That's why I've set a deadline of Wednesday, October 7th and I need your help to hit our goal before then.
Will you help us Blitz the New Speaker by chipping in just $10 or $20 today?
The truth is a change in leadership couldn't have come at a better time.
As I write this email, the union bosses are pulling their hair out -- and for good reason.
You see, the National Right to Work Act (S. 391/H.R. 612) is gaining momentum with 120 members cosponsoring the Bill so far.
And there's little union officials fear more than a very public debate and a very public vote on this important piece of legislation.
After all, over 3 out of every 4 Americans think forcing workers to pay dues and fees as a condition of employment is just plain wrong.
So you can be sure the forced-unionism-loving union brass and their political allies on Capitol Hill are going to be pressuring any new Speaker.
So you and I need to make it clear:
Ignoring the will of the American people will be bad for their careers.
That's why it's essential you and I raise the full $50,000 needed to run our digital Banner Blitz, mobilizing grassroots Americans to action.
The more money you and I raise, the more pressure we can create.
So will you help raise $50,000 by Wednesday, October 7th?
Will you chip in just $10 or $20 to make this Banner Blitz happen?
The fact is, as you read this email, more than 11 million American workers are forced to pay union dues or be fired.
And these workers cough up almost $10 billion a year in union dues -- money union bigwigs funnel into the campaign coffers of their political protectors in Washington.
But, of course, a National Right to Work law, when ultimately passed, will repeal the federally granted power Big Labor has to force workers to pay dues and fees as a condition of employment -- and strip from the union bosses a portion of their political clout.
So, there's no question about it. The union bosses and their forced-dues allies will go all-out to stop our Bill.
That's why your help is so important.
The fact is, voting to force workers to pay union dues as a condition of employment is political poison.
So pressuring the new House Speaker to give us a vote is of critical importance.
Politicians will be forced to either vote to free workers from the shackles of forced unionism or they can face the wrath of the American people when faced with re-election.
And just think of the price Big Labor's cohorts will pay once the American people learn that:
Big Labor's power is lethal to tens of thousands of small businesses.
Union-label politicians and bureaucrats strangle small businesses with confiscatory taxes, destructive laws and straitjacket regulations;
Forced unionism is a dead weight on key parts of the American economy.
Productivity-killing work rules, a hate-the-boss mentality, slowdowns and strikes all take their crippling toll on our economy;
Big Labor's forced-dues booty is pure poison to our political system.
Forced-dues dollars stripped from the pockets of hardworking men and women are funneled into the campaign coffers of Tax-and-Spend politicians like Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid; and
Union thugs terrorize workers into submission.
Threats, intimidation and even physical violence are all tools Big Labor has routinely used to force workers to pay union dues and keep quiet.
With new House leadership likely to be elected next week, you and I need to make sure the new Speaker hears from the overwhelming majority of Americans opposed to forced unionism.
But to be ready to launch immediately after their election, you and I must raise our $50,000 by Wednesday, October 7th.
So will you chip in just $10 or $20 to make this Banner Blitz happen?
It's vital you and I not allow the new Speaker to continue to block the National Right to Work Act from coming to the floor for public debate and vote.
So, please act today.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
P.S. Ignoring the forced dues issue has tainted the legacy of House Speaker John Boehner and ultimately forced him to announce his resignation.
With new leadership likely to be elected next week, you and I need to make sure the new Speaker hears from the overwhelming majority of Americans opposed to forced unionism.
That's why I'm planning an all out Banner Blitz designed to flood conservative news and blog sites with this clear call to action.
We'll run on sites like DrudgeReport.com, NationalReview.com, and Breitbart.com and drive pro-Right to Work Americans to flood Congress with phone calls and emails.
But to be ready to launch immediately after their election, you and I must raise our $50,000 by Wednesday, October 7th.
So will you chip in just $10 or $20 to make this Banner Blitz happen?
With the U.S. House about to elect a new Speaker, you and I have a real opportunity.
The next Speaker, whoever it turns out to be, is going to want to find a way to make his mark.
And you and I know the American people want to tear down the corrupt political system that enriches union label politicians and their cronies.
The next Speaker could make real progress in that direction, by bringing the National Right to Work Act to the House floor for a vote.
This simple one page bill does not add a single word to federal law, it merely removes the federal provisions allowing union bosses to claw money out of workers' paychecks to fund Big Government politicians and their pet causes.
That's why I'm planning an all-out Banner Blitz designed to flood conservative news and blog sites with these banner ads:
A Banner Blitz will generate a tidal wave of support for the National Right to Work Act -- and Right to Work will be the first thing on the mind of the new Speaker as he prepares to take leadership.
We'll run ads on sites like:
DrudgeReport
National Review
Weekly Standard
Breitbart
Newsmax
...and even more depending on the budget we're able to raise.
But the first vote for a new Speaker has been scheduled for next Thursday, October 8th.
And I'd like to be ready to launch this blitz as soon as that vote happens.
So in order to run this program and continue to push for a vote and ultimately pass the National Right to Work Act, you and I need to raise $50,000 in the next week.
That's why I've set a deadline of Wednesday, October 7th and I need your help to hit our goal before then.
Will you help us Blitz the New Speaker by chipping in just $10 or $20 today?
The truth is a change in leadership couldn't have come at a better time.
As I write this email, the union bosses are pulling their hair out -- and for good reason.
You see, the National Right to Work Act (S. 391/H.R. 612) is gaining momentum with 120 members cosponsoring the Bill so far.
And there's little union officials fear more than a very public debate and a very public vote on this important piece of legislation.
After all, over 3 out of every 4 Americans think forcing workers to pay dues and fees as a condition of employment is just plain wrong.
So you can be sure the forced-unionism-loving union brass and their political allies on Capitol Hill are going to be pressuring any new Speaker.
So you and I need to make it clear:
Ignoring the will of the American people will be bad for their careers.
That's why it's essential you and I raise the full $50,000 needed to run our digital Banner Blitz, mobilizing grassroots Americans to action.
The more money you and I raise, the more pressure we can create.
So will you help raise $50,000 by Wednesday, October 7th?
Will you chip in just $10 or $20 to make this Banner Blitz happen?
The fact is, as you read this email, more than 11 million American workers are forced to pay union dues or be fired.
And these workers cough up almost $10 billion a year in union dues -- money union bigwigs funnel into the campaign coffers of their political protectors in Washington.
But, of course, a National Right to Work law, when ultimately passed, will repeal the federally granted power Big Labor has to force workers to pay dues and fees as a condition of employment -- and strip from the union bosses a portion of their political clout.
So, there's no question about it. The union bosses and their forced-dues allies will go all-out to stop our Bill.
That's why your help is so important.
The fact is, voting to force workers to pay union dues as a condition of employment is political poison.
So pressuring the new House Speaker to give us a vote is of critical importance.
Politicians will be forced to either vote to free workers from the shackles of forced unionism or they can face the wrath of the American people when faced with re-election.
And just think of the price Big Labor's cohorts will pay once the American people learn that:
Big Labor's power is lethal to tens of thousands of small businesses.
Union-label politicians and bureaucrats strangle small businesses with confiscatory taxes, destructive laws and straitjacket regulations;
Forced unionism is a dead weight on key parts of the American economy.
Productivity-killing work rules, a hate-the-boss mentality, slowdowns and strikes all take their crippling toll on our economy;
Big Labor's forced-dues booty is pure poison to our political system.
Forced-dues dollars stripped from the pockets of hardworking men and women are funneled into the campaign coffers of Tax-and-Spend politicians like Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid; and
Union thugs terrorize workers into submission.
Threats, intimidation and even physical violence are all tools Big Labor has routinely used to force workers to pay union dues and keep quiet.
With new House leadership likely to be elected next week, you and I need to make sure the new Speaker hears from the overwhelming majority of Americans opposed to forced unionism.
But to be ready to launch immediately after their election, you and I must raise our $50,000 by Wednesday, October 7th.
So will you chip in just $10 or $20 to make this Banner Blitz happen?
It's vital you and I not allow the new Speaker to continue to block the National Right to Work Act from coming to the floor for public debate and vote.
So, please act today.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
P.S. Ignoring the forced dues issue has tainted the legacy of House Speaker John Boehner and ultimately forced him to announce his resignation.
With new leadership likely to be elected next week, you and I need to make sure the new Speaker hears from the overwhelming majority of Americans opposed to forced unionism.
That's why I'm planning an all out Banner Blitz designed to flood conservative news and blog sites with this clear call to action.
We'll run on sites like DrudgeReport.com, NationalReview.com, and Breitbart.com and drive pro-Right to Work Americans to flood Congress with phone calls and emails.
But to be ready to launch immediately after their election, you and I must raise our $50,000 by Wednesday, October 7th.
So will you chip in just $10 or $20 to make this Banner Blitz happen?
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Big labor's stranglehold on America easing up,keep up the pressure
From The National Right To Work Committee:
I have really exciting news.
Recent developments in Congress have Obama and Big Labor shaking in their boots.
In fact, political experts are saying this unprecedented development might just cripple Big Labor's stranglehold on D.C.
Click here to learn more.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President
I have really exciting news.
Recent developments in Congress have Obama and Big Labor shaking in their boots.
In fact, political experts are saying this unprecedented development might just cripple Big Labor's stranglehold on D.C.
Click here to learn more.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President
Friday, July 10, 2015
Direct the National Right To Work Committee to fight on
From The National Right To Work Committee:
I'll get right to the point.
Fighting the Obama Administration's power grabs for Big Labor is taxing the National Right to Work Foundation's resources like never before.
Powerful union officials and their government allies are fuming mad at the hard-fought battles opponents of forced unionism have won in recent years, and they're using every trick in the book not only to take back lost ground, but also to expand their forced-dues power.
That means you and I face some difficult decisions going forward.
First, the good news.
As a result of your ongoing support of our Right to Work programs, more and more Americans are waking up to just how dangerous Big Labor's $20 BILLION compulsory unionism empire is . . .
. . . How it corrupts our politics, strangles the economy, fleeces taxpayers, mocks our Constitution and empowers union bosses to strip precious wages from hardworking men and women.
In fact, this year, Wisconsin became the 25th Right to Work state and the third state in the last three years to end compulsory unionism for most workers.
Not only that, with your support, our Foundation won yet another precedent at the U.S. Supreme Court last June with the Harris case.
You may recall that Harris involved Illinois in-home care providers corralled into forced-dues-paying ranks by disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich and his successor, Pat Quinn.
Under their scheme, caregivers were reclassified as "state employees" solely for the purpose of monopoly bargaining.
You see, Big Labor wanted a cut of the subsidy these individuals receive to take care of the sick and disabled, oftentimes members of their families.
Foundation staff attorneys continue the work to enforce and expand that critical victory.
But, in the face of their recent setbacks, forced-unionism advocates aren't throwing in the towel.
On the contrary, with BILLIONS of forced-dues dollars at stake, the union bosses are redoubling efforts to reclaim lost ground and expand their forced-unionism privileges.
And they have a powerful ally in the Obama National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which just declared war on all state Right to Work laws.
In fact, the so-called "Fee for Grievance" scheme the NLRB is intent on approving is designed to gut all 25 state Right to Work laws, condemning tens of thousands of workers to forced-dues servitude .
A Foundation client and I were invited to testify at a Congressional hearing on this issue earlier this month.
That's why your Right to Work Foundation's work is so critical.
The fact is, taking on the out-of-control NLRB is just one of the fronts we're fighting.
With nearly 200 active cases right now, here's just a glimpse of what Foundation attorneys are working on:
*** Five federal lawsuits designed to build on the reasoning the U.S. Supreme Court gave in our Harris and Knox precedents with the goal of ending other government-granted Big Labor forced unionism schemes, including union bosses power to extract forced dues from public employees.
*** Scores of cases attacking Big Labor's use of forced dues to fund its political machine -- vitally important now as union operatives are already gearing up to install another puppet politician in the White House and take back the U.S. Senate.
*** Challenges to the aggressive compulsory unionism policies pushed by Obama appointees in the executive branch, including the Department of Labor and NLRB.
*** Critical cases defending and enforcing state Right to Work protections, especially in the newest Right to Work states: Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Here's the rub. Your Foundation continues to operate on a tight budget in 2015, and it's crucial we allocate our resources to cover all our bases.
Soon, I'll sit down with the five-member Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees to decide whether changes must be made in the Foundation's program budget.
But before I do, I'd like to have your guidance and help.
Can you spare just a few minutes of your time and fill out your Supporter Directive?
You see, right now choices must be made among certain priorities in our program. And I'm asking your advice before I act.
The fact is, I'd rather scale back in a few fights (even though we believe we could win!) than get stretched too thin.
Here's an in-depth view of some of the most important fights the Foundation is waging right now:
>>> Pushing forward with cutting-edge cases that directly challenge the constitutionality of forced union dues for all public employees.
In our most recent Supreme Court victories, the Justices indicated that they may be open to repealing all forced dues in the government sector, and Foundation staff attorneys are working on filing a brief in one such challenge right now.
>>> Attacking forced-dues-for-politics schemes and illegal diversion of union money into partisan politics.
After all, you and I know we can't just trust union bosses to voluntarily comply with Foundation-won precedents that protect employees from forced-dues-for-politics schemes.
>>> Defending workers from Big Labor's aggressive Top Down Forced Unionism strategy.
Utilizing new Obama NLRB rules, Big Labor is expanding its aggressive organizing tactics to push more workers into forced-unionism ranks, including quick-snap elections and "Card Check."
>>> Bolstering our outreach program. The impact of our legal victories is limited if workers aren't informed.
Our informational campaigns ensure workers harmed by Organized Labor's forced-dues schemes know they have an ally in the fight to resist union boss subjugation.
I'm sure you can see why now would be a terrible time to throttle back our efforts.
But I need input from our supporters detailing where you want the Foundation to focus our efforts.
So please submit your Confidential Supporter Directive right away.
The fact is, in the coming months, Big Labor will unleash their multi-billion dollar, forced-dues-funded political warchest to maintain their iron-fisted control of the White House, recapture the U.S. Senate and take over state legislatures and governors' mansions nationwide.
But your Foundation is hitting back hard -- fighting forced-dues-for-politics schemes in state courts and agencies, in federal courts and at the NLRB.
With the union bosses using their political clout to launch still more power grabs, it's vital that you and I not let up now.
I hope you understand what a profound threat opponents of forced unionism face.
Time after time, you have loyally stood with the Right to Work Foundation as we have fought pivotal battles.
After all you and I have achieved, it would be a devastating blow to have to pull back -- especially now when our achievements hold the promise of attracting new supporters to our cause.
In fact, national leaders including Steve Forbes and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) are helping in a nationwide campaign to build new support for Right to Work. But identifying and recruiting new supporters takes resources, too.
So, along with your completed Supporter Directive, I hope I can count on your most generous tax-deductible contribution right away.
You see, with the spate of Right to Work victories, union officials are pressing harder and in more sophisticated ways to expand their forced-dues empire.
That's why it's vital the Right to Work Foundation keep up the fight on all fronts.
And why your completed Supporter Directive is so important.
At this moment, Foundation attorneys are representing tens of thousands of employees in nearly 200 active legal aid cases.
Each case is unique, and vital precedents are at stake. It is difficult to consider abandoning any of them.
But fighting all the battles I've described will cost an estimated $4,960,000 through the end of the year.
And, if the Foundation is not in a strong position, there's no doubt Big Labor will be all the more eager to launch new attacks on America's workers or on the Foundation itself.
The fact is, for many years, the National Right to Work Foundation has stood in the breach. And you've stood with us.
Now, I'm writing to you and all of the Foundation's best supporters because, according to my calculations, if you and our other most generous supporters gave a tax-deductible gift of $20 to the Foundation today, it would be enough to fully fund the rest of our 2015 program.
I realize that $20 is a lot to ask, but too much is at stake not to ask.
Unfortunately, I know a few people won't or can't give at all right now, and I understand that.
They will count on others to carry their load. Some folks may set this letter aside (despite the urgency) and forget to send a contribution.
That's why, if you can, please consider sending a $30 contribution today to fund our vital programs.
It could be that's more than you've given in a single gift before, but I hope you will seriously consider this request.
More than anything, your investment is a testament to just how critical the Foundation's ongoing projects are.
If I can count on generous donors like you to give such a contribution now, I could put aside any thoughts of scaling back our program and focus on challenging Big Labor's forced-dues assaults.
You see, with your investment, the Foundation can maintain and hopefully even increase its aggressive attack on Big Labor's compulsory unionism schemes.
If, for some reason, you just can't send $30 today, please give at least $20 or whatever you can afford right away.
Whether you send $30 or $20 -- or if a lesser amount is the most you can do -- please fill out and return your Confidential Supporter Directive giving me your advice, and be as generous as you are able.
Please, help today. Your support will make a real difference.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
P.S. Your National Right to Work Foundation stands in the breach, protecting the right of all Americans to be free from union boss tyranny.
Yet at this crucial moment, I fear the Foundation may not have the resources needed to fight all the threats you and I face.
So, your advice today is critical. Please submit your Confidential Supporter Directive and return it to me at once along with your most generous tax-deductible contribution of $30 to fund our vital programs.
I'll get right to the point.
Fighting the Obama Administration's power grabs for Big Labor is taxing the National Right to Work Foundation's resources like never before.
Powerful union officials and their government allies are fuming mad at the hard-fought battles opponents of forced unionism have won in recent years, and they're using every trick in the book not only to take back lost ground, but also to expand their forced-dues power.
That means you and I face some difficult decisions going forward.
First, the good news.
As a result of your ongoing support of our Right to Work programs, more and more Americans are waking up to just how dangerous Big Labor's $20 BILLION compulsory unionism empire is . . .
. . . How it corrupts our politics, strangles the economy, fleeces taxpayers, mocks our Constitution and empowers union bosses to strip precious wages from hardworking men and women.
In fact, this year, Wisconsin became the 25th Right to Work state and the third state in the last three years to end compulsory unionism for most workers.
Not only that, with your support, our Foundation won yet another precedent at the U.S. Supreme Court last June with the Harris case.
You may recall that Harris involved Illinois in-home care providers corralled into forced-dues-paying ranks by disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich and his successor, Pat Quinn.
Under their scheme, caregivers were reclassified as "state employees" solely for the purpose of monopoly bargaining.
You see, Big Labor wanted a cut of the subsidy these individuals receive to take care of the sick and disabled, oftentimes members of their families.
Foundation staff attorneys continue the work to enforce and expand that critical victory.
But, in the face of their recent setbacks, forced-unionism advocates aren't throwing in the towel.
On the contrary, with BILLIONS of forced-dues dollars at stake, the union bosses are redoubling efforts to reclaim lost ground and expand their forced-unionism privileges.
And they have a powerful ally in the Obama National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which just declared war on all state Right to Work laws.
In fact, the so-called "Fee for Grievance" scheme the NLRB is intent on approving is designed to gut all 25 state Right to Work laws, condemning tens of thousands of workers to forced-dues servitude .
A Foundation client and I were invited to testify at a Congressional hearing on this issue earlier this month.
That's why your Right to Work Foundation's work is so critical.
The fact is, taking on the out-of-control NLRB is just one of the fronts we're fighting.
With nearly 200 active cases right now, here's just a glimpse of what Foundation attorneys are working on:
*** Five federal lawsuits designed to build on the reasoning the U.S. Supreme Court gave in our Harris and Knox precedents with the goal of ending other government-granted Big Labor forced unionism schemes, including union bosses power to extract forced dues from public employees.
*** Scores of cases attacking Big Labor's use of forced dues to fund its political machine -- vitally important now as union operatives are already gearing up to install another puppet politician in the White House and take back the U.S. Senate.
*** Challenges to the aggressive compulsory unionism policies pushed by Obama appointees in the executive branch, including the Department of Labor and NLRB.
*** Critical cases defending and enforcing state Right to Work protections, especially in the newest Right to Work states: Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Here's the rub. Your Foundation continues to operate on a tight budget in 2015, and it's crucial we allocate our resources to cover all our bases.
Soon, I'll sit down with the five-member Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees to decide whether changes must be made in the Foundation's program budget.
But before I do, I'd like to have your guidance and help.
Can you spare just a few minutes of your time and fill out your Supporter Directive?
You see, right now choices must be made among certain priorities in our program. And I'm asking your advice before I act.
The fact is, I'd rather scale back in a few fights (even though we believe we could win!) than get stretched too thin.
Here's an in-depth view of some of the most important fights the Foundation is waging right now:
>>> Pushing forward with cutting-edge cases that directly challenge the constitutionality of forced union dues for all public employees.
In our most recent Supreme Court victories, the Justices indicated that they may be open to repealing all forced dues in the government sector, and Foundation staff attorneys are working on filing a brief in one such challenge right now.
>>> Attacking forced-dues-for-politics schemes and illegal diversion of union money into partisan politics.
After all, you and I know we can't just trust union bosses to voluntarily comply with Foundation-won precedents that protect employees from forced-dues-for-politics schemes.
>>> Defending workers from Big Labor's aggressive Top Down Forced Unionism strategy.
Utilizing new Obama NLRB rules, Big Labor is expanding its aggressive organizing tactics to push more workers into forced-unionism ranks, including quick-snap elections and "Card Check."
>>> Bolstering our outreach program. The impact of our legal victories is limited if workers aren't informed.
Our informational campaigns ensure workers harmed by Organized Labor's forced-dues schemes know they have an ally in the fight to resist union boss subjugation.
I'm sure you can see why now would be a terrible time to throttle back our efforts.
But I need input from our supporters detailing where you want the Foundation to focus our efforts.
So please submit your Confidential Supporter Directive right away.
The fact is, in the coming months, Big Labor will unleash their multi-billion dollar, forced-dues-funded political warchest to maintain their iron-fisted control of the White House, recapture the U.S. Senate and take over state legislatures and governors' mansions nationwide.
But your Foundation is hitting back hard -- fighting forced-dues-for-politics schemes in state courts and agencies, in federal courts and at the NLRB.
With the union bosses using their political clout to launch still more power grabs, it's vital that you and I not let up now.
I hope you understand what a profound threat opponents of forced unionism face.
Time after time, you have loyally stood with the Right to Work Foundation as we have fought pivotal battles.
After all you and I have achieved, it would be a devastating blow to have to pull back -- especially now when our achievements hold the promise of attracting new supporters to our cause.
In fact, national leaders including Steve Forbes and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) are helping in a nationwide campaign to build new support for Right to Work. But identifying and recruiting new supporters takes resources, too.
So, along with your completed Supporter Directive, I hope I can count on your most generous tax-deductible contribution right away.
You see, with the spate of Right to Work victories, union officials are pressing harder and in more sophisticated ways to expand their forced-dues empire.
That's why it's vital the Right to Work Foundation keep up the fight on all fronts.
And why your completed Supporter Directive is so important.
At this moment, Foundation attorneys are representing tens of thousands of employees in nearly 200 active legal aid cases.
Each case is unique, and vital precedents are at stake. It is difficult to consider abandoning any of them.
But fighting all the battles I've described will cost an estimated $4,960,000 through the end of the year.
And, if the Foundation is not in a strong position, there's no doubt Big Labor will be all the more eager to launch new attacks on America's workers or on the Foundation itself.
The fact is, for many years, the National Right to Work Foundation has stood in the breach. And you've stood with us.
Now, I'm writing to you and all of the Foundation's best supporters because, according to my calculations, if you and our other most generous supporters gave a tax-deductible gift of $20 to the Foundation today, it would be enough to fully fund the rest of our 2015 program.
I realize that $20 is a lot to ask, but too much is at stake not to ask.
Unfortunately, I know a few people won't or can't give at all right now, and I understand that.
They will count on others to carry their load. Some folks may set this letter aside (despite the urgency) and forget to send a contribution.
That's why, if you can, please consider sending a $30 contribution today to fund our vital programs.
It could be that's more than you've given in a single gift before, but I hope you will seriously consider this request.
More than anything, your investment is a testament to just how critical the Foundation's ongoing projects are.
If I can count on generous donors like you to give such a contribution now, I could put aside any thoughts of scaling back our program and focus on challenging Big Labor's forced-dues assaults.
You see, with your investment, the Foundation can maintain and hopefully even increase its aggressive attack on Big Labor's compulsory unionism schemes.
If, for some reason, you just can't send $30 today, please give at least $20 or whatever you can afford right away.
Whether you send $30 or $20 -- or if a lesser amount is the most you can do -- please fill out and return your Confidential Supporter Directive giving me your advice, and be as generous as you are able.
Please, help today. Your support will make a real difference.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
P.S. Your National Right to Work Foundation stands in the breach, protecting the right of all Americans to be free from union boss tyranny.
Yet at this crucial moment, I fear the Foundation may not have the resources needed to fight all the threats you and I face.
So, your advice today is critical. Please submit your Confidential Supporter Directive and return it to me at once along with your most generous tax-deductible contribution of $30 to fund our vital programs.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Stop the unions from stealing from workers
From The National Right To Work Committee:
I have huge news!
Senator Rand Paul just reintroduced the National Right to Work Act (S. 391) to END forced-union dues in America once and for all!
As you know, Harry Reid spent the last 8 years using his power as Senate Majority Leader to stonewall you and me on the National Right to Work Act at virtually every turn.
And he paid the price when the American people rejected his forced-dues agenda and FIRED him as Majority Leader.
Now you and I have the largest Right to Work numbers in Congressional history!
This is the greatest opportunity to get a vote on the National Right to Work Act in nearly a decade.
Will you be a part of history and join Senator Rand Paul by signing your petition?
Your signature on the petition to your Congressman and Senators is what's needed to bust through the opposition and force a vote on the National Right to Work Act.
If you've already signed your petition, please forward this to as many friends and family members as you can RIGHT AWAY.
With control of the White House up for grabs in less than two short years, it's crucial that you and I do everything in our power to strike at Big Labor's multi-BILLION dollar forced-dues warchest.
So please sign your National Right to Work Petition immediately.
I know Senator Paul will be thrilled to see the tidal wave of grassroots support from supporters like you willing to stand with him in the fight for worker freedom.
I have huge news!
Senator Rand Paul just reintroduced the National Right to Work Act (S. 391) to END forced-union dues in America once and for all!
As you know, Harry Reid spent the last 8 years using his power as Senate Majority Leader to stonewall you and me on the National Right to Work Act at virtually every turn.
And he paid the price when the American people rejected his forced-dues agenda and FIRED him as Majority Leader.
Now you and I have the largest Right to Work numbers in Congressional history!
This is the greatest opportunity to get a vote on the National Right to Work Act in nearly a decade.
Will you be a part of history and join Senator Rand Paul by signing your petition?
Your signature on the petition to your Congressman and Senators is what's needed to bust through the opposition and force a vote on the National Right to Work Act.
If you've already signed your petition, please forward this to as many friends and family members as you can RIGHT AWAY.
With control of the White House up for grabs in less than two short years, it's crucial that you and I do everything in our power to strike at Big Labor's multi-BILLION dollar forced-dues warchest.
So please sign your National Right to Work Petition immediately.
I know Senator Paul will be thrilled to see the tidal wave of grassroots support from supporters like you willing to stand with him in the fight for worker freedom.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
What do you want Congress to do?
From RandPAC:
The 114th Congress has convened.
And for the first time in eight years, Harry Reid no longer calls the shots in the U.S. Senate.
The American people elected Republicans to chart a new course and restore the time-tested principles of liberty and limited government in America.
And I'm going to answer the call.
On day one, I will fight to BLOCK Barack Obama's Executive Amnesty. I'll fight to REPEAL ObamaCare 100% -- every last word of it.
And I'll fight to rein in the NSA, Audit the Fed, protect worker freedom and restore the limited government principles you and I hold dear.
But if I'm going to hit the ground running I need to know you're with me every step of the way.
That's why I'm counting on you to stand with me in this fight by adding your name as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor" to the major offensive charges I'm going to lead in the new Congress.
You see, I've been called the Democrats' NUMBER ONE enemy by the press.
And there's good reason for that.
The voters soundly rejected Barack Obama and his liberal polices at the ballot box, proving the American people are insisting on a return to Constitutional principles.
The press and political pundits know our movement standing for principle is our best chance to WIN in 2016.
And they know that's exactly what I'll do.
There's nothing -- no election result or partisan bickering in Washington -- that can shake me from these principles and values.
And with you by my side as a Citizen Co-Sponsor, I plan to earn the title of being the Democrats' #1 enemy by leading a major offensive in the new Congress to:
>>>BLOCK Executive Amnesty.
President Obama's unconstitutional power grab violates the separation of powers established by our founding document.
The Constitution is clear that legislative power resides in Congress.
The President is not a king.
You and I must STOP Barack Obama's "Executive Amnesty" dead in its tracks by passing my legislation designed to block President Obama's unconstitutional "Executive Amnesty."
>>>REPEAL ObamaCare 100%.
As a practicing ophthalmologist for 17 years -- specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgeries, LASIK procedures and corneal transplants -- the ObamaCare issue angers me like few others.
The millions of Americans who were stripped of their health insurance or choice of doctors did not kick Democrats out of office to chip around the edges of ObamaCare.
I'm ready to lead the fight to repeal every word of ObamaCare.
>>>END Illegal NSA Domestic Spying.
Last year, we learned President Obama's NSA was collecting billions of emails and phone calls from law-abiding American citizens literally every day.
Our Fourth Amendment is on the brink of total destruction.
And I truly fear where the United States could be headed unless you and I put an end to government's out-of-control spying on American citizens.
In the new Congress I'll fight to pass my Fourth Amendment Protection Act, which would stop arbitrary data collection on American citizens without a warrant.
And I'll continue fighting a class-action lawsuit, which I hope will result in an end to this madness.
>>>AUDIT the FED.
The Federal Reserve's endless cycle of "print-now-ask-questions-later" drove the economy into a ditch preventing any chance of real recovery.
The Fed's policies hurt the poor and middle class the most by boosting the costs of goods and services.
Yet to this day the Federal Reserve is one of the most secretive institutions in our nation.
For two years in a row, Audit the Fed passed the U.S. House with overwhelming BIPARTISAN support. But Harry Reid flat-out refused to allow a vote in the Senate.
Now that voters have fired Harry Reid and elected Republicans to lead, it's high time to crack open the Fed's books and catalogue the damage done to our economy by passing Audit the Fed.
>>>END Forced Unionism.
For nearly 70 years -- with our federal government's blessing -- Big Labor bosses have mocked our Constitution and strangled our economy as they've built a massive political empire on the backs of hardworking Americans.
These workers' FORCED union dues -- confiscated by union bosses under the threat of outright job termination -- have bankrolled tax-and-spend politicians like Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid for decades.
Big Labor's billions are at the root of every Big Government attack on our liberty.
Every American who has any interest in Freedom has a stake in the fight over a National Right to Work Act.
I'll fight to pass my National Right to Work Act and END forced union dues in America once and for all.
Of course, these aren't fights that will be won overnight.
But they're fights you and I MUST fight -- starting right NOW!
Will you stand and fight with me by adding your name as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor?"
It's critical you do so right away.
When I go toe-to-toe with the President and powerful special interest lobbies, having YOU -- along with tens of thousands of other Citizen Co-Sponsors by my side -- will be a constant reminder to my colleagues of the message voters sent this past November.
So today I'm counting on you to sign on as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor" to the offensive battles I plan to wage in the new Congress.
And after you've added your name as a Citizen Co-Sponsor, if you could chip in a contribution, I'd really appreciate it.
Your generous contribution will help RANDPAC contact tens of thousands more of freedom-loving Americans and ask them to add their names as Citizen Co-Sponsors in this fight.
But most importantly please stand with me by adding your name as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor."
Thank you for all you do.
In Liberty,
Senator Rand Paul
P.S. The American people elected Republicans to chart a new course and restore the time-tested principles of liberty and limited government in America.
And I'm going to answer the call.
But if I'm going to hit the ground running on Tuesday I need you with me every step of the way.
That's why I'm counting on you to stand with me in this fight by adding your name as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor" to the major offensive charges I'm going to lead in the new Congress.
The 114th Congress has convened.
And for the first time in eight years, Harry Reid no longer calls the shots in the U.S. Senate.
The American people elected Republicans to chart a new course and restore the time-tested principles of liberty and limited government in America.
And I'm going to answer the call.
On day one, I will fight to BLOCK Barack Obama's Executive Amnesty. I'll fight to REPEAL ObamaCare 100% -- every last word of it.
And I'll fight to rein in the NSA, Audit the Fed, protect worker freedom and restore the limited government principles you and I hold dear.
But if I'm going to hit the ground running I need to know you're with me every step of the way.
That's why I'm counting on you to stand with me in this fight by adding your name as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor" to the major offensive charges I'm going to lead in the new Congress.
You see, I've been called the Democrats' NUMBER ONE enemy by the press.
And there's good reason for that.
The voters soundly rejected Barack Obama and his liberal polices at the ballot box, proving the American people are insisting on a return to Constitutional principles.
The press and political pundits know our movement standing for principle is our best chance to WIN in 2016.
And they know that's exactly what I'll do.
There's nothing -- no election result or partisan bickering in Washington -- that can shake me from these principles and values.
And with you by my side as a Citizen Co-Sponsor, I plan to earn the title of being the Democrats' #1 enemy by leading a major offensive in the new Congress to:
>>>BLOCK Executive Amnesty.
President Obama's unconstitutional power grab violates the separation of powers established by our founding document.
The Constitution is clear that legislative power resides in Congress.
The President is not a king.
You and I must STOP Barack Obama's "Executive Amnesty" dead in its tracks by passing my legislation designed to block President Obama's unconstitutional "Executive Amnesty."
>>>REPEAL ObamaCare 100%.
As a practicing ophthalmologist for 17 years -- specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgeries, LASIK procedures and corneal transplants -- the ObamaCare issue angers me like few others.
The millions of Americans who were stripped of their health insurance or choice of doctors did not kick Democrats out of office to chip around the edges of ObamaCare.
I'm ready to lead the fight to repeal every word of ObamaCare.
>>>END Illegal NSA Domestic Spying.
Last year, we learned President Obama's NSA was collecting billions of emails and phone calls from law-abiding American citizens literally every day.
Our Fourth Amendment is on the brink of total destruction.
And I truly fear where the United States could be headed unless you and I put an end to government's out-of-control spying on American citizens.
In the new Congress I'll fight to pass my Fourth Amendment Protection Act, which would stop arbitrary data collection on American citizens without a warrant.
And I'll continue fighting a class-action lawsuit, which I hope will result in an end to this madness.
>>>AUDIT the FED.
The Federal Reserve's endless cycle of "print-now-ask-questions-later" drove the economy into a ditch preventing any chance of real recovery.
The Fed's policies hurt the poor and middle class the most by boosting the costs of goods and services.
Yet to this day the Federal Reserve is one of the most secretive institutions in our nation.
For two years in a row, Audit the Fed passed the U.S. House with overwhelming BIPARTISAN support. But Harry Reid flat-out refused to allow a vote in the Senate.
Now that voters have fired Harry Reid and elected Republicans to lead, it's high time to crack open the Fed's books and catalogue the damage done to our economy by passing Audit the Fed.
>>>END Forced Unionism.
For nearly 70 years -- with our federal government's blessing -- Big Labor bosses have mocked our Constitution and strangled our economy as they've built a massive political empire on the backs of hardworking Americans.
These workers' FORCED union dues -- confiscated by union bosses under the threat of outright job termination -- have bankrolled tax-and-spend politicians like Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid for decades.
Big Labor's billions are at the root of every Big Government attack on our liberty.
Every American who has any interest in Freedom has a stake in the fight over a National Right to Work Act.
I'll fight to pass my National Right to Work Act and END forced union dues in America once and for all.
Of course, these aren't fights that will be won overnight.
But they're fights you and I MUST fight -- starting right NOW!
Will you stand and fight with me by adding your name as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor?"
It's critical you do so right away.
When I go toe-to-toe with the President and powerful special interest lobbies, having YOU -- along with tens of thousands of other Citizen Co-Sponsors by my side -- will be a constant reminder to my colleagues of the message voters sent this past November.
So today I'm counting on you to sign on as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor" to the offensive battles I plan to wage in the new Congress.
And after you've added your name as a Citizen Co-Sponsor, if you could chip in a contribution, I'd really appreciate it.
Your generous contribution will help RANDPAC contact tens of thousands more of freedom-loving Americans and ask them to add their names as Citizen Co-Sponsors in this fight.
But most importantly please stand with me by adding your name as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor."
Thank you for all you do.
In Liberty,
Senator Rand Paul
P.S. The American people elected Republicans to chart a new course and restore the time-tested principles of liberty and limited government in America.
And I'm going to answer the call.
But if I'm going to hit the ground running on Tuesday I need you with me every step of the way.
That's why I'm counting on you to stand with me in this fight by adding your name as a "Citizen Co-Sponsor" to the major offensive charges I'm going to lead in the new Congress.
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Thursday, September 18, 2014
Help protect people from forced union dues.
From The National Right To Work Committee:
Just weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court handed the National Right to Work Foundation attorneys a sledgehammer.
With your help today, I’m ready to start swinging.
Even as I write you, Foundation staff attorneys are crafting class-action lawsuits that are ready to launch in states all over the country.
The goal is to ENFORCE the recent Foundation-won Harris v. Quinn Supreme Court case and return the tens of millions of forced-dues dollars illegally seized from daycare owners, parents, and other health care providers!
But you and I can’t be naïve.
With the November elections right around the corner, Big Labor will fight like a cornered animal to protect its forced-dues treasury.
Big Labor has many of those forced-dues dollars earmarked for electing and reelecting their handpicked candidates!
They’re going to fight this effort tooth-and-nail, determined to keep their forced-dues-funded political machine running full throttle.
My advisers and analysts have calculated we'll need an emergency influx of funds of $40,000 by Thursday, September 18 to fully implement these lawsuits.
Can I count on your most generous tax-deductible support today?
The truth is, class-action lawsuits aren’t cheap.
They come with some pretty big risks too, which I’ll tell you about shortly . . .
But you and I both know the law means absolutely NOTHING if it’s not enforced.
I can’t begin to explain what a travesty that would be.
Under the recent Harris v. Quinn Supreme Court decision, the Illinois union-label "state worker" classification scheme was ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Under this scheme, people who received Medicaid funding to take care of sick loved ones were defined as "state employees" so Big Labor could force them to pay union dues!
Of course, no American citizen should ever be forced to join or pay dues to a union just to get or keep a job.
Sadly, the Supreme Court’s decision didn’t go that far.
But the ramifications of the Harris v. Quinn decision could be HUGE -- if you and I can enforce it.
You see, not only was the Illinois union-label "state worker" classification scheme ended, but similar Big Labor schemes that have popped up all over the country are now ripe to be knocked down.
With your help, our goal is to wipe these laws (and in some cases, executive orders) off the books and DRAIN Big Labor’s coffers of all their illegally-seized forced-dues money!
It is hard to express how huge this could be.
As I write you, over 14 states have similar laws. Nearly 650,000 workers nationwide are affected.
And the union-bosses' architects of these schemes owe them ALL money . . .
. . . hundreds of MILLIONS of dollars you and I know would otherwise be spent on electing and reelecting their political cronies and furthering Big Labor’s forced-dues agenda in state after state and Washington, D.C.
I need to be blunt here.
The class-action lawsuits Foundation staff attorneys are preparing could take a sledgehammer to Big Labor’s forced-dues funded campaign coffers.
But that doesn’t mean it will be easy.
It won’t -- especially because this is such an important election year.
But every dollar you give brings you and me closer to BREAKING THE SHACKLES OF FORCED UNIONISM.
That’s why I must count on your contribution today.
Because class-action lawsuits multiply the impact of a decision tenfold, even a hundredfold, Big Labor always fights back fiercely.
They assign their best lawyers to the cases and use every trick in the book to avoid responsibility.
In the past, during pre-trial proceedings for similar class-action suits, union bosses have even demanded the Foundation turn over the name of every supporter!
In one case where that demand was made, a union lawyer said they needed the names to make "discreet inquiries."
You and I both know what that means.
"Discreet" to Big Labor means threatening phone calls, visits from muscle-bound union goons, slashed tires, wrecked businesses. Maybe worse.
That’s why I’ll never put Foundation supporters in harm’s way.
Foundation Chairman Reed Larson was even threatened with jail time at one point for refusing to hand over the list of our supporters!
But he dug in his heels and eventually won.
Likewise, I will never back down. Ever.
Foundation supporters are small businessmen and women and union workers.
If Big Labor’s thugs found out they were helping us, I shudder to think about what they’d do.
The union bosses HATE the Foundation because we have been so effective in curbing their abusive power.
And the class-action lawsuits that Foundation staff attorneys are preparing -- forcing the union bosses to hand back all that illegally-seized dues money -- will make them hate us all the more.
But I can’t launch these class-action lawsuits without your help.
As I told you, they’re risky.
Big Labor won’t just be on the defense. They have the best lawyers money can buy.
They’ll make outrageous demands of your Foundation just like the past ones I’ve mentioned.
So the staff attorneys are making sure all of their ducks are in a row before launching any class-action suit.
These class-action suits are expensive.
And unlike Big Labor, we don’t have the steady stream of forced-union dues to pay our legal bills.
Since 1968, the Right to Work Foundation has relied on the generosity of good folks like you to make a difference.
So I must count on you today.
Won’t you please agree to chipping in $30 right away?
I know that’s a lot. But every dollar you give is tax-deductible.
But if $30 is just too much, please chip in $20 or at least $10 right away.
The good news is, investments from good folks like you are getting results. BIG results.
Today, your Foundation is involved in over 200 legal cases. The recent Harris v. Quinn win was the 17th time Foundation attorneys have had a case before the Supreme Court!
But for our attorneys, bloated resumes, trophies or plaques on the wall aren’t the real measure of victory.
Our victories are measured in workers being freed from Big Labor’s forced-dues clutches.
They’re measured in the restoration of real freedom in hardworking American citizens’ lives.
They’re measured in DRAINING Big Labor’s coffers of money that’s been illegally seized to fund union bosses’ iron grip on our political system.
With the Harris v. Quinn decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed us a massive opportunity to do exactly that.
Now it’s time for the next phase -- ENFORCEMENT.
So I'm counting on you to chip in to help us reach our $40,000 goal by Thursday, September 18.
Won’t you please consider chipping in $30, $20 or at least $10 right away?
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President
P.S. The ramifications of the Supreme Court’s Harris v. Quinn decision could be HUGE -- if you and I can enforce it.
Not only was Illinois’ union-label "state worker" classification scheme ended, but similar Big Labor schemes that have popped up all over the country are now at risk.
14 states have similar laws that cover roughly 650,000 workers. Now, Big Labor owes them all money!
Today, Foundation staff attorneys are preparing class-action lawsuits that could return to home-care providers HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of dollars illegally seized by Big Labor.
But I’m counting on your help to launch them. Please chip in a tax-deductible gift of $30, $20 or at least $10 right away!
Just weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court handed the National Right to Work Foundation attorneys a sledgehammer.
With your help today, I’m ready to start swinging.
Even as I write you, Foundation staff attorneys are crafting class-action lawsuits that are ready to launch in states all over the country.
The goal is to ENFORCE the recent Foundation-won Harris v. Quinn Supreme Court case and return the tens of millions of forced-dues dollars illegally seized from daycare owners, parents, and other health care providers!
But you and I can’t be naïve.
With the November elections right around the corner, Big Labor will fight like a cornered animal to protect its forced-dues treasury.
Big Labor has many of those forced-dues dollars earmarked for electing and reelecting their handpicked candidates!
They’re going to fight this effort tooth-and-nail, determined to keep their forced-dues-funded political machine running full throttle.
My advisers and analysts have calculated we'll need an emergency influx of funds of $40,000 by Thursday, September 18 to fully implement these lawsuits.
Can I count on your most generous tax-deductible support today?
The truth is, class-action lawsuits aren’t cheap.
They come with some pretty big risks too, which I’ll tell you about shortly . . .
But you and I both know the law means absolutely NOTHING if it’s not enforced.
I can’t begin to explain what a travesty that would be.
Under the recent Harris v. Quinn Supreme Court decision, the Illinois union-label "state worker" classification scheme was ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Under this scheme, people who received Medicaid funding to take care of sick loved ones were defined as "state employees" so Big Labor could force them to pay union dues!
Of course, no American citizen should ever be forced to join or pay dues to a union just to get or keep a job.
Sadly, the Supreme Court’s decision didn’t go that far.
But the ramifications of the Harris v. Quinn decision could be HUGE -- if you and I can enforce it.
You see, not only was the Illinois union-label "state worker" classification scheme ended, but similar Big Labor schemes that have popped up all over the country are now ripe to be knocked down.
With your help, our goal is to wipe these laws (and in some cases, executive orders) off the books and DRAIN Big Labor’s coffers of all their illegally-seized forced-dues money!
It is hard to express how huge this could be.
As I write you, over 14 states have similar laws. Nearly 650,000 workers nationwide are affected.
And the union-bosses' architects of these schemes owe them ALL money . . .
. . . hundreds of MILLIONS of dollars you and I know would otherwise be spent on electing and reelecting their political cronies and furthering Big Labor’s forced-dues agenda in state after state and Washington, D.C.
I need to be blunt here.
The class-action lawsuits Foundation staff attorneys are preparing could take a sledgehammer to Big Labor’s forced-dues funded campaign coffers.
But that doesn’t mean it will be easy.
It won’t -- especially because this is such an important election year.
But every dollar you give brings you and me closer to BREAKING THE SHACKLES OF FORCED UNIONISM.
That’s why I must count on your contribution today.
Because class-action lawsuits multiply the impact of a decision tenfold, even a hundredfold, Big Labor always fights back fiercely.
They assign their best lawyers to the cases and use every trick in the book to avoid responsibility.
In the past, during pre-trial proceedings for similar class-action suits, union bosses have even demanded the Foundation turn over the name of every supporter!
In one case where that demand was made, a union lawyer said they needed the names to make "discreet inquiries."
You and I both know what that means.
"Discreet" to Big Labor means threatening phone calls, visits from muscle-bound union goons, slashed tires, wrecked businesses. Maybe worse.
That’s why I’ll never put Foundation supporters in harm’s way.
Foundation Chairman Reed Larson was even threatened with jail time at one point for refusing to hand over the list of our supporters!
But he dug in his heels and eventually won.
Likewise, I will never back down. Ever.
Foundation supporters are small businessmen and women and union workers.
If Big Labor’s thugs found out they were helping us, I shudder to think about what they’d do.
The union bosses HATE the Foundation because we have been so effective in curbing their abusive power.
And the class-action lawsuits that Foundation staff attorneys are preparing -- forcing the union bosses to hand back all that illegally-seized dues money -- will make them hate us all the more.
But I can’t launch these class-action lawsuits without your help.
As I told you, they’re risky.
Big Labor won’t just be on the defense. They have the best lawyers money can buy.
They’ll make outrageous demands of your Foundation just like the past ones I’ve mentioned.
So the staff attorneys are making sure all of their ducks are in a row before launching any class-action suit.
These class-action suits are expensive.
And unlike Big Labor, we don’t have the steady stream of forced-union dues to pay our legal bills.
Since 1968, the Right to Work Foundation has relied on the generosity of good folks like you to make a difference.
So I must count on you today.
Won’t you please agree to chipping in $30 right away?
I know that’s a lot. But every dollar you give is tax-deductible.
But if $30 is just too much, please chip in $20 or at least $10 right away.
The good news is, investments from good folks like you are getting results. BIG results.
Today, your Foundation is involved in over 200 legal cases. The recent Harris v. Quinn win was the 17th time Foundation attorneys have had a case before the Supreme Court!
But for our attorneys, bloated resumes, trophies or plaques on the wall aren’t the real measure of victory.
Our victories are measured in workers being freed from Big Labor’s forced-dues clutches.
They’re measured in the restoration of real freedom in hardworking American citizens’ lives.
They’re measured in DRAINING Big Labor’s coffers of money that’s been illegally seized to fund union bosses’ iron grip on our political system.
With the Harris v. Quinn decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed us a massive opportunity to do exactly that.
Now it’s time for the next phase -- ENFORCEMENT.
So I'm counting on you to chip in to help us reach our $40,000 goal by Thursday, September 18.
Won’t you please consider chipping in $30, $20 or at least $10 right away?
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President
P.S. The ramifications of the Supreme Court’s Harris v. Quinn decision could be HUGE -- if you and I can enforce it.
Not only was Illinois’ union-label "state worker" classification scheme ended, but similar Big Labor schemes that have popped up all over the country are now at risk.
14 states have similar laws that cover roughly 650,000 workers. Now, Big Labor owes them all money!
Today, Foundation staff attorneys are preparing class-action lawsuits that could return to home-care providers HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of dollars illegally seized by Big Labor.
But I’m counting on your help to launch them. Please chip in a tax-deductible gift of $30, $20 or at least $10 right away!
Friday, August 8, 2014
The unions are trying to sabotage right to work law in Michigan
From The National Right To Work Committee:
“This could be a game changer with HUGE national implications.”
I still remember those thoughts running through the back of my head as I watched the Michigan State Legislature vote to make Michigan America’s 24th Right to Work state in late 2012 . . .
After all, Michigan is the United Autoworkers’ (UAW) home turf!
The state has been considered Big Labor’s backyard for decades!
In 2012 it became America’s 24th Right to Work state.
That means no worker, private or public, can be forced to pay union dues or fees to get or keep a job.
But now, less than two years later, I’m concerned it could all go up in smoke.
You see, the union bosses are going all-out to DESTROY Michigan’s Right to Work Law this election year.
And without your action today, I’m afraid they just may succeed.
I’ll explain the stakes in this fight could not be any higher . . .
That’s why I’ve just recently set up the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund.
And I must ask for your most generous support IMMEDIATELY.
You see, passage of any state Right to Work Law anywhere in the country is always a big cause for celebration.
But Michigan is different . . .
For decades Big Labor ruled Michigan with an iron fist.
And those forced union dues -- stripped from the paychecks of Michigan workers who would be fired if they didn’t pay -- funded a massive chunk of Big Labor’s multi-billion dollar NATIONAL political machine.
That’s right.
Forced dues extracted from Michigan workers not only helped union bosses keep a stranglehold on Lansing, but on Washington, D.C., as well.
Union bosses raided their forced-dues coffers to bankroll the elections and re-elections of union-label politicians like President Barack Obama, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
I know you understand the steep price we’ve paid nationally for Big Labor’s forced-dues racket.
But just consider Michigan’s fall as a national economic power over the past few decades . . .
In 1960, Detroit was the richest per capita city in the United States as manufacturing drove a booming statewide economy.
But when much of the nation was experiencing an economic boom after the recession in the early 2000's, Michigan was mired in a notorious “lost decade,” shedding over 840,000 jobs!
Those lost jobs, fleeing citizens and union-label politicians’ outrageous policies all finally culminated in the City of Detroit being forced to declare bankruptcy.
The good news is, the people of Michigan finally had enough!
And since passing Right to Work -- which simply states that no Michigan worker can be forced to financially support a union as a condition of employment -- Michigan has seen a massive economic turnaround including:
***Catapulting to second in the nation in manufacturing job creation – just behind Indiana, which passed a Right to Work law in February 2012;
***An unemployment rate lower than at any time in the past five years as the number of unemployed Michiganders has dropped by 30% since 2010;
***Surging to ninth in the nation in per capita income growth! All this has the union bosses steaming mad.
After all, the union bosses know that as more Americans see the economic benefits of Right to Work, the more momentum it creates for passage of a National Right to Work Law!
But since nearly 80% of Americans already oppose forced unionism, the union bosses also know the real key to keeping and expanding political power is their ability to inflict pain at the ballot box.
That’s why the union bosses are gunning for Michigan with a massive two-part plan using everything they have in 2014.
Big Labor’s publically stated goal is take out as many pro-Right to Work Michigan state legislators at the ballot box as possible.
The union bosses know that as long as politicians fear a Big Labor-fueled backlash at the ballot box, they’ll cower at the thought of taking on the union bosses’ forced unionism power.
Should the union bosses fail, they know more and more state legislatures throughout the country will be emboldened to pass Right to Work.
Their forced-dues political empire could begin to crumble.
Their stranglehold on Washington, D.C. could begin to loosen.
That’s why Michigan is so important.
So won't you please consider making your most generous contribution of $25, $15, $5, or whatever you can afford right away.
Of course, because forced unionism is the law in all areas where the federal government has jurisdiction -- even in Right to Work states -- a National Right to Work Law is the ultimate solution to Big Labor’s forced dues racket.
But state Right to Work laws are a BIG deal. And, as I mentioned, Michigan’s is one of the BIGGEST.
That’s why I recently set up the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund -- and why I’m counting on your IMMEDIATE support.
The union bosses are going to resort to every political trick in the book to bring forced-union dues back to Michigan.
You and I have to be there ready to fight back every step of the way, including:
Paying for targeted mail and email to ensure Michigan citizens get the truth about how Right to Work has been an important and massive step forward;
Writing op-eds and conducting statewide media tours to dispel the outright LIES the union bosses WILL be spreading about Right to Work;
Running hard-hitting TV ads reminding citizens of the brutal days during Michigan’s “lost decade;”
Running a full-scale Candidate Survey Program to ensure every one of the union bosses’ radical hand-picked candidates are EXPOSED.
Of course, this all takes money.
And with the AFL-CIO pouring in $60 million, it’s going to take a lot to hold our own against Big Labor.
But really there is no choice. The stakes are just too high.
That’s why the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund must be mobilized -- and why I’m counting on your most generous and IMMEDIATE support.
Won’t you please agree to your most generous gift of $25 right away?
I know that’s a lot.
But we simply must have all hands on deck.
But if $25 is just too much, won’t you please agree to $15 or at least $5?
Your generosity today could make a world of difference.
The national union bosses are going after Michigan’s Right to Work Law with everything they have.
You and I MUST fight back.
Please agree to your most generous contribution of $25, $15 or at least $5 TODAY!
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President
P.S. The truth is, the national union bosses are going after Michigan’s Right to Work Law with everything they have this election year.
The AFL-CIO recently pledged to spend up to $60 million this year in Michigan alone!
This fight has HUGE ramifications for Right to Work supporters all over the country, so it’s absolutely critical you help me fight back TODAY!
So won’t you please agree to your most generous contribution of $25, $15 or at least $5 IMMEDIATELY?
“This could be a game changer with HUGE national implications.”
I still remember those thoughts running through the back of my head as I watched the Michigan State Legislature vote to make Michigan America’s 24th Right to Work state in late 2012 . . .
After all, Michigan is the United Autoworkers’ (UAW) home turf!
The state has been considered Big Labor’s backyard for decades!
In 2012 it became America’s 24th Right to Work state.
That means no worker, private or public, can be forced to pay union dues or fees to get or keep a job.
But now, less than two years later, I’m concerned it could all go up in smoke.
You see, the union bosses are going all-out to DESTROY Michigan’s Right to Work Law this election year.
And without your action today, I’m afraid they just may succeed.
I’ll explain the stakes in this fight could not be any higher . . .
That’s why I’ve just recently set up the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund.
And I must ask for your most generous support IMMEDIATELY.
You see, passage of any state Right to Work Law anywhere in the country is always a big cause for celebration.
But Michigan is different . . .
For decades Big Labor ruled Michigan with an iron fist.
And those forced union dues -- stripped from the paychecks of Michigan workers who would be fired if they didn’t pay -- funded a massive chunk of Big Labor’s multi-billion dollar NATIONAL political machine.
That’s right.
Forced dues extracted from Michigan workers not only helped union bosses keep a stranglehold on Lansing, but on Washington, D.C., as well.
Union bosses raided their forced-dues coffers to bankroll the elections and re-elections of union-label politicians like President Barack Obama, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
I know you understand the steep price we’ve paid nationally for Big Labor’s forced-dues racket.
But just consider Michigan’s fall as a national economic power over the past few decades . . .
In 1960, Detroit was the richest per capita city in the United States as manufacturing drove a booming statewide economy.
But when much of the nation was experiencing an economic boom after the recession in the early 2000's, Michigan was mired in a notorious “lost decade,” shedding over 840,000 jobs!
Those lost jobs, fleeing citizens and union-label politicians’ outrageous policies all finally culminated in the City of Detroit being forced to declare bankruptcy.
The good news is, the people of Michigan finally had enough!
And since passing Right to Work -- which simply states that no Michigan worker can be forced to financially support a union as a condition of employment -- Michigan has seen a massive economic turnaround including:
***Catapulting to second in the nation in manufacturing job creation – just behind Indiana, which passed a Right to Work law in February 2012;
***An unemployment rate lower than at any time in the past five years as the number of unemployed Michiganders has dropped by 30% since 2010;
***Surging to ninth in the nation in per capita income growth! All this has the union bosses steaming mad.
After all, the union bosses know that as more Americans see the economic benefits of Right to Work, the more momentum it creates for passage of a National Right to Work Law!
But since nearly 80% of Americans already oppose forced unionism, the union bosses also know the real key to keeping and expanding political power is their ability to inflict pain at the ballot box.
That’s why the union bosses are gunning for Michigan with a massive two-part plan using everything they have in 2014.
Big Labor’s publically stated goal is take out as many pro-Right to Work Michigan state legislators at the ballot box as possible.
The union bosses know that as long as politicians fear a Big Labor-fueled backlash at the ballot box, they’ll cower at the thought of taking on the union bosses’ forced unionism power.
Should the union bosses fail, they know more and more state legislatures throughout the country will be emboldened to pass Right to Work.
Their forced-dues political empire could begin to crumble.
Their stranglehold on Washington, D.C. could begin to loosen.
That’s why Michigan is so important.
So won't you please consider making your most generous contribution of $25, $15, $5, or whatever you can afford right away.
Of course, because forced unionism is the law in all areas where the federal government has jurisdiction -- even in Right to Work states -- a National Right to Work Law is the ultimate solution to Big Labor’s forced dues racket.
But state Right to Work laws are a BIG deal. And, as I mentioned, Michigan’s is one of the BIGGEST.
That’s why I recently set up the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund -- and why I’m counting on your IMMEDIATE support.
The union bosses are going to resort to every political trick in the book to bring forced-union dues back to Michigan.
You and I have to be there ready to fight back every step of the way, including:
Paying for targeted mail and email to ensure Michigan citizens get the truth about how Right to Work has been an important and massive step forward;
Writing op-eds and conducting statewide media tours to dispel the outright LIES the union bosses WILL be spreading about Right to Work;
Running hard-hitting TV ads reminding citizens of the brutal days during Michigan’s “lost decade;”
Running a full-scale Candidate Survey Program to ensure every one of the union bosses’ radical hand-picked candidates are EXPOSED.
Of course, this all takes money.
And with the AFL-CIO pouring in $60 million, it’s going to take a lot to hold our own against Big Labor.
But really there is no choice. The stakes are just too high.
That’s why the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund must be mobilized -- and why I’m counting on your most generous and IMMEDIATE support.
Won’t you please agree to your most generous gift of $25 right away?
I know that’s a lot.
But we simply must have all hands on deck.
But if $25 is just too much, won’t you please agree to $15 or at least $5?
Your generosity today could make a world of difference.
The national union bosses are going after Michigan’s Right to Work Law with everything they have.
You and I MUST fight back.
Please agree to your most generous contribution of $25, $15 or at least $5 TODAY!
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President
P.S. The truth is, the national union bosses are going after Michigan’s Right to Work Law with everything they have this election year.
The AFL-CIO recently pledged to spend up to $60 million this year in Michigan alone!
This fight has HUGE ramifications for Right to Work supporters all over the country, so it’s absolutely critical you help me fight back TODAY!
So won’t you please agree to your most generous contribution of $25, $15 or at least $5 IMMEDIATELY?
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Defeat Card Check forced unionism
From The National Right To Work Committee:
Big Labor is demanding Congress pass its Card Check Forced Unionism bill.
That's why if you have not already done so, it's vital you sign the petition to your Congressman and Senators demanding they oppose Card Check Forced Unionism.
And if you have already signed the petition, please forward this email to friends and family by clicking here.
If you need more information, please read below.
Click here to sign the petition.
Sincerely,
Rand Paul
Big Labor is demanding Congress pass its Card Check Forced Unionism bill.
That's why if you have not already done so, it's vital you sign the petition to your Congressman and Senators demanding they oppose Card Check Forced Unionism.
And if you have already signed the petition, please forward this email to friends and family by clicking here.
If you need more information, please read below.
Click here to sign the petition.
Sincerely,
Rand Paul
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Tell Congress to hold unions accountable for their crimes
From The National Right To Work Committee:
Union bosses consider themselves above the law -- because they are -- thanks to the notorious Supreme Court Enmons decision.
Ever since that infamous decision in 1973, union bosses have been granted immunity from prosecution for acts of violence and vandalism they orchestrate in the so-called "pursuit of legitimate union objectives."
This outrageous loophole in federal law has effectively tied the hands of federal law enforcement officers and has permitted union bosses and their handpicked "enforcers" to achieve their union goals – by any means necessary.
But you and I have an opportunity to put an end to all this.
Senator David Vitter recently introduced the Freedom From Union Violence Act (S. 2535), to close this loophole in federal law.
It's no secret union bosses are all too happy to use violence and terror to achieve their number one goal: force more and more working men and women into paying union dues.
You and I need to make sure union bosses and their henchmen are subject to the same laws as every other lowlife and criminal.
That's why the Freedom From Union Violence Act must be a top priority in Congress.
But to make this happen I'm going to need your help.
First, will you sign the petition to your Congressman and Senators urging them to co-sponsor and vote for the Freedom From Union Violence Act?
If we are going to force the politicians in Washington to stand up to the union bosses and end this legalized union terrorism once and for all, it will take an army of concerned and committed Americans just like you.
You see, unless the politicians in Washington are forced to pay attention, they will continue to turn a blind eye to the violence committed by their union boss patrons.
With your help, we hope to contact millions of Americans who are outraged union bosses have the green light to act like they're above the law.
So after you sign your petition, I hope you'll chip in with a contribution of $10 or more o the National Right to Work Committee so we can mobilize the grassroots army needed to finally plug this Big Labor loophole of violence.
Your contribution will also help pay for costly radio, T.V., and newspaper advertising, which, if funds allow, we hope to run in swing states and districts calling on politicians by name to support the Freedom From Union Violence Act.
But most importantly please sign the petition at once.
With your help we will put an end to Big Labor's terror tactics once and for all.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
P.S. Senator David Vitter has introduced the Freedom From Union Violence Act (S. 2535) to finally close the loophole that exempts union bosses and their handpicked "enforcers" from federal prosecution for violent acts which would send any other brutal thug or criminal to jail.
So please, sign the petition demanding your Congressman and Senators cosponsor and vote for the Freedom From Union Violence Act.
Let's make the politicians in Washington explain to their constituents why violent union officials should be allowed to get away with murder.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Right to work victories
From The National Right To Work Committee:
The headlines have been stunning.
***SEIU Hit With Second-Biggest Campaign Finance Fine in Michigan History
***Wisconsin AFL-CIO Failed to Disclose Special Election Spending
***Big Labor, ‘Looking for Revenge,’ Expects to Dump $300 Million into 2014 Elections
And even so, they’ve barely scratched the surface of Big Labor’s forced-dues-funded election-year schemes.
Any day now, another headline may soon be spreading from coast to coast:
***Right to Work for All Civil Servants, Supreme Court Holds
The High Court’s term wraps up later this month, so a ruling in your National Right to Work Foundation’s Harris v. Quinn case is imminent.
A major Right to Work victory could “demolish a major source of funding and support for the Democratic Party,” one Big Labor apologist recently wrote.
But it’s a dangerous game to predict how the frequently cautious Supreme Court will rule.
That’s why Foundation staff attorneys are prepared to keep up the fight, especially as more and more stories come out this year exposing Big Labor’s corruption of our politics.
You see, during the last major election cycle, a Wall Street Journal report showed that, “the unions’ reports to the Labor Department capture an additional $3.3 billion that unions spent” on politics between 2005 and 2011 beyond their self-reported numbers.
And those staggering figures don’t even include Big Labor’s enormous local and regional political expenditures.
The fact is, as another election season shifts into high gear, Big Labor is once again pulling out all the stops.
Your help is vital right now to fight back against Big Labor’s multi-billion-dollar forced-dues political activism.
And Foundation attorneys tell me daily about ever more brazen examples of union boss forced-unionism misconduct.
Outraged workers are literally flooding our phone and e-mail systems with complaints of union boss abuse and requests for help.
With the election just around the corner, time is short.
If you and I don’t act, Big Labor will have spent all the workers’ money on politics before these workers can force them to give it back.
So it’s vital your Foundation be able to respond immediately to the flood of worker complaints with lawsuits, NLRB charges, Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaints, exposure in the media . . .
. . . Whatever it takes.
That’s why I am asking you to make a special contribution today to help the National Right to Work Foundation fight back.
With your help, the Foundation will be able to dramatically step up efforts to use legal action to block Big Labor’s illegal forced-dues-funded political electioneering.
A top Foundation priority for the rest of the year is to file new legal actions to force union officials to comply with prohibitions on collecting and using forced dues for politics.
You see, Big Labor is striving to undo recent Right to Work gains -- especially the passage of Right to Work Laws in Indiana and Michigan, as well as Wisconsin’s government-sector monopoly bargaining reforms.
That’s why in addition to spending hundreds of millions (if not billions) of dollars on U.S. Senate races, they’re scheming to take over state legislatures in all three states and governors’ mansions in both Michigan and Wisconsin.
Right to Work victories in Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin have begun to put a crimp in the forced-dues-to-politics pipeline.
But with billions of dollars at stake, the union bosses will stop at nothing to open the spigots all the way.
And they’ll have help.
As you know, union officials still have unprecedented access to a Big Labor-friendly White House and control of the U.S. Senate.
The fact is, President Barack Obama literally let top AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka handpick the new members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
That’s just one in a series of behind-the-scenes maneuvers the Obama Administration has made to reward its Big Labor benefactors, who unleashed another billion-dollar spending blitz two years ago to re-elect Barack Obama and lock in its majority in the U.S. Senate.
And even before that election was over, they were already scheming for 2014.
I hope you understand the real threat opponents of forced unionism face this year. I’m sure you must be as concerned as I am about the prospect of Big Labor’s forced-dues political machine targeting pro-Right to Work politicians in November.
With your help, the Foundation will:
***Prosecute cases against union officials who illegally seize and spend forced-dues money to get their cronies elected to positions of power.
***Protect popular state Right to Work laws that make union affiliation voluntary in 24 states. Union bosses are mounting end-runs around these laws and continuing to file nuisance lawsuits to block their implementation.
***Expose Big Labor’s misdeeds. Every time Foundation attorneys file charges against union bosses for breaking the law, misusing union dues or instigating violence against workers, the Foundation hammers the union bosses in the press for these ugly abuses.
The Foundation has been a much-needed watchdog against the union bosses countless times, including our recent victory for a New York teacher whose religious objection to union membership had been met with years of delay and law-breaking by local union officials.
In fact, no other nationwide organization is poised to stop Big Labor’s illegal use of workers’ forced-dues cash to advance its political agenda.
***It was our FEC complaint that led to a massive fine – the third largest in FEC history – against a Service Employees International Union (SEIU) front group.
***It was National Right to Work Foundation staff attorneys who won the Knox case in 2012, when the U.S. Supreme Court held that union bosses must obtain the affirmative consent of non member public-employees before collecting fees for an “emergency” political slush fund in an election year.
***And Foundation attorneys were back at the High Court earlier this year and a ruling is imminent in our Harris v. Quinn case that could expand on that victory and stop the collection of all forced union fees from public employees.
Time and time again, the Foundation has been on the front lines against Big Labor’s schemes to buy elections with money seized from unwilling workers.
That’s why it’s vital you help the Foundation today. Would you take a moment right now to help with a timely contribution of $50?
Please consider making a gift that generous. But if $50 is more than you can spare today, then I hope you’ll consider a gift of at least $35 or $15.
With your help, Foundation attorneys will be fighting to block Big Labor’s illegal use of forced dues for politics wherever we find it.
Whether you can afford to give $50 or $35, or if for you a contribution of $15 is a sacrifice, the most important thing is to act today.
With so many challenges ahead of us, it is vital that we act immediately to stop Big Labor illegality.
Please make a generous, tax-deductible gift today.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
P.S. With union bosses mounting their largest forced-dues political effort in history, it’s vital the Foundation fight back with lawsuits, NLRB charges, FEC complaints, exposure in the media . . . on every possible front.
And with the elections right around the corner, you and I must act TODAY.
So please respond today with a generous, tax-deductible gift of $50, $35, $15 or whatever you can afford.
The headlines have been stunning.
***SEIU Hit With Second-Biggest Campaign Finance Fine in Michigan History
***Wisconsin AFL-CIO Failed to Disclose Special Election Spending
***Big Labor, ‘Looking for Revenge,’ Expects to Dump $300 Million into 2014 Elections
And even so, they’ve barely scratched the surface of Big Labor’s forced-dues-funded election-year schemes.
Any day now, another headline may soon be spreading from coast to coast:
***Right to Work for All Civil Servants, Supreme Court Holds
The High Court’s term wraps up later this month, so a ruling in your National Right to Work Foundation’s Harris v. Quinn case is imminent.
A major Right to Work victory could “demolish a major source of funding and support for the Democratic Party,” one Big Labor apologist recently wrote.
But it’s a dangerous game to predict how the frequently cautious Supreme Court will rule.
That’s why Foundation staff attorneys are prepared to keep up the fight, especially as more and more stories come out this year exposing Big Labor’s corruption of our politics.
You see, during the last major election cycle, a Wall Street Journal report showed that, “the unions’ reports to the Labor Department capture an additional $3.3 billion that unions spent” on politics between 2005 and 2011 beyond their self-reported numbers.
And those staggering figures don’t even include Big Labor’s enormous local and regional political expenditures.
The fact is, as another election season shifts into high gear, Big Labor is once again pulling out all the stops.
Your help is vital right now to fight back against Big Labor’s multi-billion-dollar forced-dues political activism.
And Foundation attorneys tell me daily about ever more brazen examples of union boss forced-unionism misconduct.
Outraged workers are literally flooding our phone and e-mail systems with complaints of union boss abuse and requests for help.
With the election just around the corner, time is short.
If you and I don’t act, Big Labor will have spent all the workers’ money on politics before these workers can force them to give it back.
So it’s vital your Foundation be able to respond immediately to the flood of worker complaints with lawsuits, NLRB charges, Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaints, exposure in the media . . .
. . . Whatever it takes.
That’s why I am asking you to make a special contribution today to help the National Right to Work Foundation fight back.
With your help, the Foundation will be able to dramatically step up efforts to use legal action to block Big Labor’s illegal forced-dues-funded political electioneering.
A top Foundation priority for the rest of the year is to file new legal actions to force union officials to comply with prohibitions on collecting and using forced dues for politics.
You see, Big Labor is striving to undo recent Right to Work gains -- especially the passage of Right to Work Laws in Indiana and Michigan, as well as Wisconsin’s government-sector monopoly bargaining reforms.
That’s why in addition to spending hundreds of millions (if not billions) of dollars on U.S. Senate races, they’re scheming to take over state legislatures in all three states and governors’ mansions in both Michigan and Wisconsin.
Right to Work victories in Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin have begun to put a crimp in the forced-dues-to-politics pipeline.
But with billions of dollars at stake, the union bosses will stop at nothing to open the spigots all the way.
And they’ll have help.
As you know, union officials still have unprecedented access to a Big Labor-friendly White House and control of the U.S. Senate.
The fact is, President Barack Obama literally let top AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka handpick the new members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
That’s just one in a series of behind-the-scenes maneuvers the Obama Administration has made to reward its Big Labor benefactors, who unleashed another billion-dollar spending blitz two years ago to re-elect Barack Obama and lock in its majority in the U.S. Senate.
And even before that election was over, they were already scheming for 2014.
I hope you understand the real threat opponents of forced unionism face this year. I’m sure you must be as concerned as I am about the prospect of Big Labor’s forced-dues political machine targeting pro-Right to Work politicians in November.
With your help, the Foundation will:
***Prosecute cases against union officials who illegally seize and spend forced-dues money to get their cronies elected to positions of power.
***Protect popular state Right to Work laws that make union affiliation voluntary in 24 states. Union bosses are mounting end-runs around these laws and continuing to file nuisance lawsuits to block their implementation.
***Expose Big Labor’s misdeeds. Every time Foundation attorneys file charges against union bosses for breaking the law, misusing union dues or instigating violence against workers, the Foundation hammers the union bosses in the press for these ugly abuses.
The Foundation has been a much-needed watchdog against the union bosses countless times, including our recent victory for a New York teacher whose religious objection to union membership had been met with years of delay and law-breaking by local union officials.
In fact, no other nationwide organization is poised to stop Big Labor’s illegal use of workers’ forced-dues cash to advance its political agenda.
***It was our FEC complaint that led to a massive fine – the third largest in FEC history – against a Service Employees International Union (SEIU) front group.
***It was National Right to Work Foundation staff attorneys who won the Knox case in 2012, when the U.S. Supreme Court held that union bosses must obtain the affirmative consent of non member public-employees before collecting fees for an “emergency” political slush fund in an election year.
***And Foundation attorneys were back at the High Court earlier this year and a ruling is imminent in our Harris v. Quinn case that could expand on that victory and stop the collection of all forced union fees from public employees.
Time and time again, the Foundation has been on the front lines against Big Labor’s schemes to buy elections with money seized from unwilling workers.
That’s why it’s vital you help the Foundation today. Would you take a moment right now to help with a timely contribution of $50?
Please consider making a gift that generous. But if $50 is more than you can spare today, then I hope you’ll consider a gift of at least $35 or $15.
With your help, Foundation attorneys will be fighting to block Big Labor’s illegal use of forced dues for politics wherever we find it.
Whether you can afford to give $50 or $35, or if for you a contribution of $15 is a sacrifice, the most important thing is to act today.
With so many challenges ahead of us, it is vital that we act immediately to stop Big Labor illegality.
Please make a generous, tax-deductible gift today.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
P.S. With union bosses mounting their largest forced-dues political effort in history, it’s vital the Foundation fight back with lawsuits, NLRB charges, FEC complaints, exposure in the media . . . on every possible front.
And with the elections right around the corner, you and I must act TODAY.
So please respond today with a generous, tax-deductible gift of $50, $35, $15 or whatever you can afford.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Union dues will go into Hillary's election coffers.
From The National Right To Work Committee:
How'd you like to find a fat chunk ripped out of every paycheck to fund Hillary Clinton's campaign for President?
And if you dared to pipe up and say "NO!?"
Well, then you'd be FIRED. On the spot.
Concerned American, I know it sounds outlandish. And perhaps you won't believe me when I tell you this. . .
But for nearly 11 million American workers forced to pay union dues or lose their jobs, that's the harsh reality they face every single day.
But with the November 2014 elections rapidly approaching, there is a silver lining I need to tell you about today. . .
EXPOSING this ugly racket is a real nightmare for President Barack Obama and Big Labor.
And I'm counting on your action today to make their nightmare come true NOW -- before it's too late.
So won't you please sign the special END FORCED UNION DUES petition to your U.S. Representative and Senators right away?
Your signature is exactly what I need to prove to members of Congress that they MUST heed the American people's call and act to end forced union dues by passing Senator Rand Paul's National Right to Work Act (S.204).
But it's critical you act IMMEDIATELY.
I know you've heard a lot about crony "capitalism" and government-granted sweetheart deals in recent years.
But one of the biggest and ugliest versions is the one the union bosses' puppets hammered through Congress over seven decades ago.
That backroom deal included in FDR's National Labor Relations Act stripped American workers of the right to decide for themselves whether or not to join or pay dues to a union.
As a result, the union bosses rake in $8 BILLION every year in forced union dues from workers who would be fired if they didn't pay.
Then they spend over one BILLION dollars every election year perpetuating everything you despise about today's Washington, D.C., including:
*** The elections and reelections of forced unionism promoting politicians like Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid -- all bankrolled by Big Labor's forced-dues coffers;
*** Skyrocketing taxes as forced-dues-funded government union bosses live high on the hog while the rest of America suffers, jobs are lost and more and more companies go out of business or move overseas;
*** Never-ending spending on Big Labor's favorite government programs, driving our national debt sky-high;
*** Bailouts and sweetheart deals for big companies with bloated union payrolls while smaller businesses -- too small for Big Labor organizing -- get strangled with government regulations;
*** The constant push for more Big Labor-backed social policy by union-label academics and politicians.
But there is good news.
Senator Rand Paul's National Right to Work Act -- which would finally end forced union dues nationwide -- is incredibly popular with the American people.
Polls show nearly 80% of the American people believe it's just plain wrong to force workers to pay union dues as a condition of employment.
So Concerned American, by helping today, you can strike a massive blow against ALL the madness this election year!
I believe if every member of the United States Congress has to go on record on the National Right to Work Act, Big Labor's puppet politicians will face sure defeat at the ballot box this November.
The fact is, that's exactly what's happened every time in the past 30 years when Congress has voted on a forced-unionism issue.
Every time.
If you and I can force a vote now, it will send shockwaves through the national political establishment.
Big Labor's forced-unionism privilege will be EXPOSED before the American people for the outrage it is.
And the politicians who support it WILL pay the price.
With the political winds blowing our way, you and I can take a massive step toward finally ending Big Labor's forced-dues-funded political empire.
I'll do all I can. Senator Paul will do all he can in the U.S. Senate.
But it won't happen unless you take action IMMEDIATELY.
I can tell you Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid isn't looking around for ways to ensure his political demise!
Sadly, many other members of Congress look at Big Labor's BILLIONS -- instead of the polls -- and cower in fear.
So it's up to you to stiffen their spines.
That's why your signed END FORCED UNION DUES petitions are so important.
These petitions are just a part of the impressive four-part plan the National Right to Work Committee is putting in place right now, including:
Contacting up to 10 million American citizens using a massive mail and email campaign to generate a tidal wave of END FORCED UNION DUES petitions to Congress;
Conducting an all-out media blitz using everything from talk radio to op-eds to cable TV political shows to get the word out to as many Americans as possible about Big Labor's outrageous forced-dues racket;
Using phone banks to flood Congressional offices with phone calls as we approach the final days before the vote;
Running hard-hitting TV and radio ads in targeted areas to turn up the heat on wavering Congressmen and Senators insisting they vote to pass the National Right to Work Act.
This massive program won't be cheap. In fact, the price tag stretches well into the millions.
But I believe the Right to Work MILLIONS can beat Big Labor's BILLIONS -- and break their stranglehold on Washington, D.C. -- if you're willing to act right away.
You see, politicians always listen better when they're seeking votes than when they're safely back in Washington, D.C.
So you and I can't let this opportunity slip by!
Won't you please agree to your most generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, or $50 to the National Right to Work Committee right away?
Even if all you can give is $25 or even $10, it would make a huge difference.
The National Right to Work Committee is one of THE most effective, feared and frankly HATED organizations in Washington, D.C.
We're hated because we care more about doing what works than being invited to the right cocktail parties.
So if you can help mobilize enough Americans to turn up the heat on Congress during the next few months, it could prove to be Big Labor's last stand.
After all, the political winds are already blowing our way.
Vulnerable Big Labor Democrats are already scared stiff about doing anything more to anger the folks back home.
So some may actually vote to end forced union dues!
But if others want to vote to KILL the National Right to Work Act, they can explain that to the nearly 80% of their constituents who oppose forcing workers to pay union dues or fees just to get or keep a job.
They'll pay the price and the country will move one step closer to passing it later on.
It's a win/win situation.
But it's up to you to help expose Big Labor's forced unionism pals so the American people can knock them down.
This is not an opportunity you and I can afford to miss.
So please sign your END FORCED UNION DUES petition and agree to your most generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, $50, $25 or even $10 to the National Right to Work Committee right away.
Your support for the National Right to Work Committee will make a real difference.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President, National Right to Work Committee
P.S. Exposing Big Labor's forced-dues racket is the union bosses' and President Obama's worst nightmare.
With your help -- and the November 2014 elections right around the corner, that nightmare can come true.
So won't you please sign your END FORCED UNION DUES petition in support of the National Right to Work Act (S.204) and make your most generous contribution to the National Right to Work Committee right away?
Your support will make all the difference.
How'd you like to find a fat chunk ripped out of every paycheck to fund Hillary Clinton's campaign for President?
And if you dared to pipe up and say "NO!?"
Well, then you'd be FIRED. On the spot.
Concerned American, I know it sounds outlandish. And perhaps you won't believe me when I tell you this. . .
But for nearly 11 million American workers forced to pay union dues or lose their jobs, that's the harsh reality they face every single day.
But with the November 2014 elections rapidly approaching, there is a silver lining I need to tell you about today. . .
EXPOSING this ugly racket is a real nightmare for President Barack Obama and Big Labor.
And I'm counting on your action today to make their nightmare come true NOW -- before it's too late.
So won't you please sign the special END FORCED UNION DUES petition to your U.S. Representative and Senators right away?
Your signature is exactly what I need to prove to members of Congress that they MUST heed the American people's call and act to end forced union dues by passing Senator Rand Paul's National Right to Work Act (S.204).
But it's critical you act IMMEDIATELY.
I know you've heard a lot about crony "capitalism" and government-granted sweetheart deals in recent years.
But one of the biggest and ugliest versions is the one the union bosses' puppets hammered through Congress over seven decades ago.
That backroom deal included in FDR's National Labor Relations Act stripped American workers of the right to decide for themselves whether or not to join or pay dues to a union.
As a result, the union bosses rake in $8 BILLION every year in forced union dues from workers who would be fired if they didn't pay.
Then they spend over one BILLION dollars every election year perpetuating everything you despise about today's Washington, D.C., including:
*** The elections and reelections of forced unionism promoting politicians like Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid -- all bankrolled by Big Labor's forced-dues coffers;
*** Skyrocketing taxes as forced-dues-funded government union bosses live high on the hog while the rest of America suffers, jobs are lost and more and more companies go out of business or move overseas;
*** Never-ending spending on Big Labor's favorite government programs, driving our national debt sky-high;
*** Bailouts and sweetheart deals for big companies with bloated union payrolls while smaller businesses -- too small for Big Labor organizing -- get strangled with government regulations;
*** The constant push for more Big Labor-backed social policy by union-label academics and politicians.
But there is good news.
Senator Rand Paul's National Right to Work Act -- which would finally end forced union dues nationwide -- is incredibly popular with the American people.
Polls show nearly 80% of the American people believe it's just plain wrong to force workers to pay union dues as a condition of employment.
So Concerned American, by helping today, you can strike a massive blow against ALL the madness this election year!
I believe if every member of the United States Congress has to go on record on the National Right to Work Act, Big Labor's puppet politicians will face sure defeat at the ballot box this November.
The fact is, that's exactly what's happened every time in the past 30 years when Congress has voted on a forced-unionism issue.
Every time.
If you and I can force a vote now, it will send shockwaves through the national political establishment.
Big Labor's forced-unionism privilege will be EXPOSED before the American people for the outrage it is.
And the politicians who support it WILL pay the price.
With the political winds blowing our way, you and I can take a massive step toward finally ending Big Labor's forced-dues-funded political empire.
I'll do all I can. Senator Paul will do all he can in the U.S. Senate.
But it won't happen unless you take action IMMEDIATELY.
I can tell you Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid isn't looking around for ways to ensure his political demise!
Sadly, many other members of Congress look at Big Labor's BILLIONS -- instead of the polls -- and cower in fear.
So it's up to you to stiffen their spines.
That's why your signed END FORCED UNION DUES petitions are so important.
These petitions are just a part of the impressive four-part plan the National Right to Work Committee is putting in place right now, including:
Contacting up to 10 million American citizens using a massive mail and email campaign to generate a tidal wave of END FORCED UNION DUES petitions to Congress;
Conducting an all-out media blitz using everything from talk radio to op-eds to cable TV political shows to get the word out to as many Americans as possible about Big Labor's outrageous forced-dues racket;
Using phone banks to flood Congressional offices with phone calls as we approach the final days before the vote;
Running hard-hitting TV and radio ads in targeted areas to turn up the heat on wavering Congressmen and Senators insisting they vote to pass the National Right to Work Act.
This massive program won't be cheap. In fact, the price tag stretches well into the millions.
But I believe the Right to Work MILLIONS can beat Big Labor's BILLIONS -- and break their stranglehold on Washington, D.C. -- if you're willing to act right away.
You see, politicians always listen better when they're seeking votes than when they're safely back in Washington, D.C.
So you and I can't let this opportunity slip by!
Won't you please agree to your most generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, or $50 to the National Right to Work Committee right away?
Even if all you can give is $25 or even $10, it would make a huge difference.
The National Right to Work Committee is one of THE most effective, feared and frankly HATED organizations in Washington, D.C.
We're hated because we care more about doing what works than being invited to the right cocktail parties.
So if you can help mobilize enough Americans to turn up the heat on Congress during the next few months, it could prove to be Big Labor's last stand.
After all, the political winds are already blowing our way.
Vulnerable Big Labor Democrats are already scared stiff about doing anything more to anger the folks back home.
So some may actually vote to end forced union dues!
But if others want to vote to KILL the National Right to Work Act, they can explain that to the nearly 80% of their constituents who oppose forcing workers to pay union dues or fees just to get or keep a job.
They'll pay the price and the country will move one step closer to passing it later on.
It's a win/win situation.
But it's up to you to help expose Big Labor's forced unionism pals so the American people can knock them down.
This is not an opportunity you and I can afford to miss.
So please sign your END FORCED UNION DUES petition and agree to your most generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, $50, $25 or even $10 to the National Right to Work Committee right away.
Your support for the National Right to Work Committee will make a real difference.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President, National Right to Work Committee
P.S. Exposing Big Labor's forced-dues racket is the union bosses' and President Obama's worst nightmare.
With your help -- and the November 2014 elections right around the corner, that nightmare can come true.
So won't you please sign your END FORCED UNION DUES petition in support of the National Right to Work Act (S.204) and make your most generous contribution to the National Right to Work Committee right away?
Your support will make all the difference.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Oppose forced unionism in Michigan
From The National Right To Work Committee:
“This could be a game changer with HUGE national implications.”
I still remember those thoughts running through the back of my head as I watched the Michigan State Legislature vote to make Michigan America’s 24th Right to Work state in late 2012 . . .
After all, Michigan is the United Autoworkers’ (UAW) home turf!
The state has been considered Big Labor’s backyard for decades!
In 2012 it became America’s 24th Right to Work state.
That means no worker, private or public, can be forced to pay union dues or fees to get or keep a job.
But now, less than two years later, I’m concerned it could all go up in smoke.
You see, the union bosses are going all-out to DESTROY Michigan’s Right to Work Law this election year.
And without your action today, I’m afraid they just may succeed.
As I’ll explain shortly, the stakes in this fight could not be any higher . . .
That’s why I’ve just recently set up the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund.
And I must ask for your most generous support IMMEDIATELY.
You see, passage of any state Right to Work Law anywhere in the country is always a big cause for celebration.
But Michigan is different . . .
For decades Big Labor ruled Michigan with an iron fist.
And those forced union dues -- stripped from the paychecks of Michigan workers who would be fired if they didn’t pay -- funded a massive chunk of Big Labor’s multi-billion dollar NATIONAL political machine.
That’s right.
Forced dues extracted from Michigan workers not only helped union bosses keep a stranglehold on Lansing, but on Washington, D.C., as well.
Union bosses raided their forced-dues coffers to bankroll the elections and re-elections of union-label politicians like President Barack Obama, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
I know you understand the steep price we’ve paid nationally for Big Labor’s forced-dues racket.
But just consider Michigan’s fall as a national economic power over the past few decades . . .
In 1960, Detroit was the richest per capita city in the United States as manufacturing drove a booming statewide economy.
But when much of the nation was experiencing an economic boom after the recession in the early 2000's, Michigan was mired in a notorious “lost decade,” shedding over 840,000 jobs!
Those lost jobs, fleeing citizens and union-label politicians’ outrageous policies all finally culminated in the City of Detroit being forced to declare bankruptcy.
The good news is, the people of Michigan finally had enough!
And since passing Right to Work -- which simply states that no Michigan worker can be forced to financially support a union as a condition of employment -- Michigan has seen a massive economic turnaround including:
*** Catapulting to second in the nation in manufacturing job creation – just behind Indiana, which passed a Right to Work law in February 2012;
*** An unemployment rate lower than at any time in the past five years as the number of unemployed Michiganders has dropped by 30% since 2010;
*** Surging to ninth in the nation in per capita income growth!
All this has the union bosses steaming mad.
After all, the union bosses know that as more Americans see the economic benefits of Right to Work, the more momentum it creates for passage of a National Right to Work Law!
But since nearly 80% of Americans already oppose forced unionism, the union bosses also know the real key to keeping and expanding political power is their ability to inflict pain at the ballot box.
That’s why the union bosses are gunning for Michigan with a massive two-part plan using everything they have in 2014.
FIRST -- Big Labor’s publically stated goal is take out as many pro-Right to Work Michigan state legislators at the ballot box as possible.
The union bosses know that as long as politicians fear a Big Labor-fueled backlash at the ballot box, they’ll cower at the thought of taking on the union bosses’ forced unionism power.
SECOND -- There's also the possibility the union bosses could try to repeal Michigan's Right to Work Law with a ballot referendum. While we've seen little movement from Big Labor on this front, the union bosses have until July 7 to collect the signatures needed to put Michigan Right to Work repeal on the ballot in November.
Back in 2012, union officials were able to gather signatures blocking passage of a Right to Work law in just about three months, but the people of Michigan defeated this effort.
Efforts to repeal Right to Work can happen fast, so you and I must be ready for anything.
Should the union bosses fail, they know more and more state legislatures throughout the country will be emboldened to pass Right to Work.
Their forced-dues political empire could begin to crumble.
Their stranglehold on Washington, D.C. could begin to loosen.
That’s why Michigan is so important.
So won't you please consider making your most generous contribution of $50, $25, $10, or whatever you can afford right away.
Of course, because forced unionism is the law in all areas where the federal government has jurisdiction -- even in Right to Work states -- a National Right to Work Law is the ultimate solution to Big Labor’s forced dues racket.
But state Right to Work laws are a BIG deal. And, as I mentioned, Michigan’s is one of the BIGGEST.
That’s why I recently set up the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund -- and why I’m counting on your IMMEDIATE support.
The union bosses are going to resort to every political trick in the book to bring forced-union dues back to Michigan.
You and I have to be there ready to fight back every step of the way, including:
Paying for targeted mail and email to ensure Michigan citizens get the truth about how Right to Work has been an important and massive step forward;
Writing op-eds and conducting statewide media tours to dispel the outright LIES the union bosses WILL be spreading about Right to Work;
Running hard-hitting TV ads reminding citizens of the brutal days during Michigan’s “lost decade;”
Running a full-scale Candidate Survey Program to ensure every one of the union bosses’ radical hand-picked candidates are EXPOSED.
Of course, this all takes money.
And with the AFL-CIO pouring in $60 million, it’s going to take a lot to hold our own against Big Labor.
But really there is no choice. The stakes are just too high.
That’s why the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund must be mobilized -- and why I’m counting on your most generous and IMMEDIATE support.
Won’t you please agree to your most generous gift of $50 right away?
I know that’s a lot.
But we simply must have all hands on deck.
But if $50 is just too much, won’t you please agree to $25 or at least $10?
Your generosity today could make a world of difference.
The national union bosses are going after Michigan’s Right to Work Law with everything they have.
You and I MUST fight back.
Please agree to your most generous contribution of $50, $25 or at least $10 TODAY!
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President
P.S. The truth is, the national union bosses are going after Michigan’s Right to Work Law with everything they have this election year.
The AFL-CIO recently pledged to spend up to $60 million this year in Michigan alone!
This fight has HUGE ramifications for Right to Work supporters all over the country, so it’s absolutely critical you help me fight back TODAY!
So won’t you please agree to your most generous contribution of $50, $25 or at least $10 IMMEDIATELY?
“This could be a game changer with HUGE national implications.”
I still remember those thoughts running through the back of my head as I watched the Michigan State Legislature vote to make Michigan America’s 24th Right to Work state in late 2012 . . .
After all, Michigan is the United Autoworkers’ (UAW) home turf!
The state has been considered Big Labor’s backyard for decades!
In 2012 it became America’s 24th Right to Work state.
That means no worker, private or public, can be forced to pay union dues or fees to get or keep a job.
But now, less than two years later, I’m concerned it could all go up in smoke.
You see, the union bosses are going all-out to DESTROY Michigan’s Right to Work Law this election year.
And without your action today, I’m afraid they just may succeed.
As I’ll explain shortly, the stakes in this fight could not be any higher . . .
That’s why I’ve just recently set up the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund.
And I must ask for your most generous support IMMEDIATELY.
You see, passage of any state Right to Work Law anywhere in the country is always a big cause for celebration.
But Michigan is different . . .
For decades Big Labor ruled Michigan with an iron fist.
And those forced union dues -- stripped from the paychecks of Michigan workers who would be fired if they didn’t pay -- funded a massive chunk of Big Labor’s multi-billion dollar NATIONAL political machine.
That’s right.
Forced dues extracted from Michigan workers not only helped union bosses keep a stranglehold on Lansing, but on Washington, D.C., as well.
Union bosses raided their forced-dues coffers to bankroll the elections and re-elections of union-label politicians like President Barack Obama, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
I know you understand the steep price we’ve paid nationally for Big Labor’s forced-dues racket.
But just consider Michigan’s fall as a national economic power over the past few decades . . .
In 1960, Detroit was the richest per capita city in the United States as manufacturing drove a booming statewide economy.
But when much of the nation was experiencing an economic boom after the recession in the early 2000's, Michigan was mired in a notorious “lost decade,” shedding over 840,000 jobs!
Those lost jobs, fleeing citizens and union-label politicians’ outrageous policies all finally culminated in the City of Detroit being forced to declare bankruptcy.
The good news is, the people of Michigan finally had enough!
And since passing Right to Work -- which simply states that no Michigan worker can be forced to financially support a union as a condition of employment -- Michigan has seen a massive economic turnaround including:
*** Catapulting to second in the nation in manufacturing job creation – just behind Indiana, which passed a Right to Work law in February 2012;
*** An unemployment rate lower than at any time in the past five years as the number of unemployed Michiganders has dropped by 30% since 2010;
*** Surging to ninth in the nation in per capita income growth!
All this has the union bosses steaming mad.
After all, the union bosses know that as more Americans see the economic benefits of Right to Work, the more momentum it creates for passage of a National Right to Work Law!
But since nearly 80% of Americans already oppose forced unionism, the union bosses also know the real key to keeping and expanding political power is their ability to inflict pain at the ballot box.
That’s why the union bosses are gunning for Michigan with a massive two-part plan using everything they have in 2014.
FIRST -- Big Labor’s publically stated goal is take out as many pro-Right to Work Michigan state legislators at the ballot box as possible.
The union bosses know that as long as politicians fear a Big Labor-fueled backlash at the ballot box, they’ll cower at the thought of taking on the union bosses’ forced unionism power.
SECOND -- There's also the possibility the union bosses could try to repeal Michigan's Right to Work Law with a ballot referendum. While we've seen little movement from Big Labor on this front, the union bosses have until July 7 to collect the signatures needed to put Michigan Right to Work repeal on the ballot in November.
Back in 2012, union officials were able to gather signatures blocking passage of a Right to Work law in just about three months, but the people of Michigan defeated this effort.
Efforts to repeal Right to Work can happen fast, so you and I must be ready for anything.
Should the union bosses fail, they know more and more state legislatures throughout the country will be emboldened to pass Right to Work.
Their forced-dues political empire could begin to crumble.
Their stranglehold on Washington, D.C. could begin to loosen.
That’s why Michigan is so important.
So won't you please consider making your most generous contribution of $50, $25, $10, or whatever you can afford right away.
Of course, because forced unionism is the law in all areas where the federal government has jurisdiction -- even in Right to Work states -- a National Right to Work Law is the ultimate solution to Big Labor’s forced dues racket.
But state Right to Work laws are a BIG deal. And, as I mentioned, Michigan’s is one of the BIGGEST.
That’s why I recently set up the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund -- and why I’m counting on your IMMEDIATE support.
The union bosses are going to resort to every political trick in the book to bring forced-union dues back to Michigan.
You and I have to be there ready to fight back every step of the way, including:
Paying for targeted mail and email to ensure Michigan citizens get the truth about how Right to Work has been an important and massive step forward;
Writing op-eds and conducting statewide media tours to dispel the outright LIES the union bosses WILL be spreading about Right to Work;
Running hard-hitting TV ads reminding citizens of the brutal days during Michigan’s “lost decade;”
Running a full-scale Candidate Survey Program to ensure every one of the union bosses’ radical hand-picked candidates are EXPOSED.
Of course, this all takes money.
And with the AFL-CIO pouring in $60 million, it’s going to take a lot to hold our own against Big Labor.
But really there is no choice. The stakes are just too high.
That’s why the Emergency Michigan Right to Work Defense Fund must be mobilized -- and why I’m counting on your most generous and IMMEDIATE support.
Won’t you please agree to your most generous gift of $50 right away?
I know that’s a lot.
But we simply must have all hands on deck.
But if $50 is just too much, won’t you please agree to $25 or at least $10?
Your generosity today could make a world of difference.
The national union bosses are going after Michigan’s Right to Work Law with everything they have.
You and I MUST fight back.
Please agree to your most generous contribution of $50, $25 or at least $10 TODAY!
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President
P.S. The truth is, the national union bosses are going after Michigan’s Right to Work Law with everything they have this election year.
The AFL-CIO recently pledged to spend up to $60 million this year in Michigan alone!
This fight has HUGE ramifications for Right to Work supporters all over the country, so it’s absolutely critical you help me fight back TODAY!
So won’t you please agree to your most generous contribution of $50, $25 or at least $10 IMMEDIATELY?
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Stop union intimidation
From the National Right to Work Committee:
I'm about to reveal the shocking truth about the real power behind the Obama administration.
In fact, he is so influential that the most apt way to refer to him is Obama's Puppet Master.
What's most shocking is that this Puppet Master's influence goes back decades, and he has been the force behind countless Presidents and the liberal agenda responsible for wreaking havoc on our economy.
The stark reality is that this Puppet Master hides in plain sight.
However, his influence is obvious to anyone who cares to look.
You see, he has funneled billions of dollars into the pockets of Obama and his allies.
He has influenced countless elections.
He has damaged our economy.
And he has literally changed the landscape of politics as you and I know it.
It's all right there for you and I to see.
And I'm certain that by the time you are finished reading, you will be convinced to take action immediately.
You see, it is estimated this Puppet Master spent a billion dollars in the last election putting his cronies in the U.S. Senate and White House.
That amount dwarfs any other corporation or individual in the United States.
What's more, this billion dollars wasn't even his own money.
It was gained through political power, intimidation, and often, even violence.
But this isn't what truly scares me.
You see, the Puppet Master isn't satisfied with the colossal control he wields over the Obama Administration.
He's hungry for more.
He has ruthlessly attempted to ram through legislation numerous times that would give him government backing to expand his power, creating an additional influx of wealth that would in turn be used to increase his stranglehold on Washington.
And with the clock ticking on Obama's second term, he is demanding payback right now.
Perhaps the most frightening aspect of the Puppet Master is that it isn't a "he" at all.
And no, the Puppet Master isn't a "she" either.
The Puppet Master is in fact a network of organizations that have dug their tentacles deep into the foundation of our country.
You see, this Puppet Master is a cabal of powerful union bosses throughout the country, often referred to as Big Labor, constantly seeking to expand their political influence.
Big Labor enacts their will through forced unionization, where an employee must pay union dues or fees just to keep or get a job.
And as if that's not enough, these union bosses spend the dues on politics, never for a minute taking into consideration the political leanings of their so-called "members," who are forced to pay for it all.
Frankly, I think that's just plain wrong.
And the leading organization with the strength to take on Big Labor and the billions they wield in forced dues is the National Right to Work Committee.
Time and time again, we have been the bulwark against Big Labor's forced unionism agenda, while relying solely on voluntary contributions from our members.
There is a threat out there at this very moment.
You see, top AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka has already made clear that he expects Big Labor's Card Check Forced Unionism Bill to be a top priority in Obama's second term.
Not only that, Trumka threatened to use his forced-dues political war chest to oust any member of Congress in 2014 who stands in his way.
That is why the Committee is currently undergoing an effort to collect three million petitions against the Card Check Forced Unionism bill.
If passed, this bill will remove secret ballot elections when voting for or against union boss representation.
Instead, the union bosses would intimidate workers one-on-one -- or three-on-one -- into signing so-called "union authorization cards."
Thousands of acts of violence have been documented in cases where an employee refuses to join a union or pay dues.
And, of course, Big Labor has yet another ticking time bomb hidden in the "Card Check" legislation.
If the union bosses can drag out negotiations with an employer past 90 days by making outrageous demands, Obama Administration bureaucrats will have the power to write a new labor contract and force its terms and conditions of employment upon the workers and the employer.
So you see, not only does Big Labor want to strip workers of the right to a secret ballot but also of the right to vote on their own contracts as well!
That's why I hope you'll take just a minute to sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And after you sign, please make a generous donation of $10, $25 or more to the National Right to Work Committee.
We depend entirely on the support of Americans like you to stand in the way of Big Labor's forced unionism agenda.
Click here to sign your petition immediately.
Stop Obama's Puppet
Master. Sign your No Card Check petition
With "Card Check" in place, Big Labor will forcefully expand their influence, adding even more billions of dollars to its already bloated coffers.
And these billions will be spent on politics, to elect and buy countless politicians, permanently cementing their iron grip on Washington.
This is why President Barack Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid are slavering for the chance to make Card Check Forced Unionism a reality.
Let me break down what "Card Check" means for our country if passed. It would:
••• Force millions of additional working Americans to pay union dues under the threat of losing their jobs, filling Big Labor coffers with hundreds of millions of forced-dues dollars;
••• Dramatically increase the wasteful work rules, hate-the-boss propaganda, slowdowns and bitter strikes that shut down businesses and destroy jobs, ensuring that even more plants are closed and more jobs are shipped overseas or lost forever;
••• Enable Big Labor to pump even more campaign cash into the coffers of its radical, tax and spend politicians who, in turn, will look for even greater ways to increase the union bosses' forced-dues empire.
This is why it's so vital you act now, before Barack Obama and Harry Reid have a chance to ram this bill through Congress.
So please sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And after you sign, please consider chipping in with a generous contribution of $10, $25 or more to the National Right to Work Committee.
With or without your donation, we will be sure to deliver your petition by hand or by fax.
But with it, the National Right to Work Committee can do so much more.
Even $10 will help generate up to 13 more petitions.
In addition to delivering petitions, the Committee has an ambitious plan to stop Card Check Forced Unionism dead in its tracks.
We're talking millions of pieces of mail to activate an army of grassroots Americans.
Phone calls in key districts.
Newspaper, radio and TV ads.
Advertisements on key conservative websites, Facebook petitions, and emails.
All designed to unleash a tidal wave of opposition to "Card Check" on Washington.
But this plan isn't cheap.
Your action today will make a difference.
Click here to sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And please consider chipping in with a donation, no matter the amount, to exponentially increase the impact your action has today.
Stop Obama's Puppet
Master. Sign your No Card Check petition
Barack Obama himself said, "I owe these unions."
Does it get any more clear than that?
And AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka has vowed to oust any member of Congress who stands in his way using his massive forced-dues war chest.
So you and I must do everything in our power to stop Barack Obama and Harry Reid from fulfilling their "Puppet Master's" plan to expand their death grip on Washington and our economy by ramming "Card Check" through Congress.
This is a battle you and I can't afford to lose.
Please sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And after you sign, please chip in with a generous donation of $10, $25 or more to the National Right to Work Committee.
Your petition and donation are vital to stopping Card Check Forced Unionism.
It's crucial you take action immediately.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President, National Right to Work Committee
P.S. Barack Obama's Puppet Master is getting ready to enact his will on Washington, threatening to take out any member of Congress who stands in his way.
And don't take this lightly -- it is estimated this Puppet Master spent over 1 BILLION dollars re-electing President Obama and his cronies in the last election.
Worse yet, this Puppet Master isn't a person, it's Big Labor's conglomeration of union bosses.
And they are looking to ram "Card Check" through Congress, radically expanding their stranglehold on Washington through unchecked forced unionism.
That's why it's vital you take action immediately!
Please click here to sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And after you sign, please consider chipping in with a generous donation of $10, $25 or more to the National Right to Work Committee.
With your help, Card Check Forced Unionism can be stopped.
I'm about to reveal the shocking truth about the real power behind the Obama administration.
In fact, he is so influential that the most apt way to refer to him is Obama's Puppet Master.
What's most shocking is that this Puppet Master's influence goes back decades, and he has been the force behind countless Presidents and the liberal agenda responsible for wreaking havoc on our economy.
The stark reality is that this Puppet Master hides in plain sight.
However, his influence is obvious to anyone who cares to look.
You see, he has funneled billions of dollars into the pockets of Obama and his allies.
He has influenced countless elections.
He has damaged our economy.
And he has literally changed the landscape of politics as you and I know it.
It's all right there for you and I to see.
And I'm certain that by the time you are finished reading, you will be convinced to take action immediately.
You see, it is estimated this Puppet Master spent a billion dollars in the last election putting his cronies in the U.S. Senate and White House.
That amount dwarfs any other corporation or individual in the United States.
What's more, this billion dollars wasn't even his own money.
It was gained through political power, intimidation, and often, even violence.
But this isn't what truly scares me.
You see, the Puppet Master isn't satisfied with the colossal control he wields over the Obama Administration.
He's hungry for more.
He has ruthlessly attempted to ram through legislation numerous times that would give him government backing to expand his power, creating an additional influx of wealth that would in turn be used to increase his stranglehold on Washington.
And with the clock ticking on Obama's second term, he is demanding payback right now.
Perhaps the most frightening aspect of the Puppet Master is that it isn't a "he" at all.
And no, the Puppet Master isn't a "she" either.
The Puppet Master is in fact a network of organizations that have dug their tentacles deep into the foundation of our country.
You see, this Puppet Master is a cabal of powerful union bosses throughout the country, often referred to as Big Labor, constantly seeking to expand their political influence.
Big Labor enacts their will through forced unionization, where an employee must pay union dues or fees just to keep or get a job.
And as if that's not enough, these union bosses spend the dues on politics, never for a minute taking into consideration the political leanings of their so-called "members," who are forced to pay for it all.
Frankly, I think that's just plain wrong.
And the leading organization with the strength to take on Big Labor and the billions they wield in forced dues is the National Right to Work Committee.
Time and time again, we have been the bulwark against Big Labor's forced unionism agenda, while relying solely on voluntary contributions from our members.
There is a threat out there at this very moment.
You see, top AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka has already made clear that he expects Big Labor's Card Check Forced Unionism Bill to be a top priority in Obama's second term.
Not only that, Trumka threatened to use his forced-dues political war chest to oust any member of Congress in 2014 who stands in his way.
That is why the Committee is currently undergoing an effort to collect three million petitions against the Card Check Forced Unionism bill.
If passed, this bill will remove secret ballot elections when voting for or against union boss representation.
Instead, the union bosses would intimidate workers one-on-one -- or three-on-one -- into signing so-called "union authorization cards."
Thousands of acts of violence have been documented in cases where an employee refuses to join a union or pay dues.
And, of course, Big Labor has yet another ticking time bomb hidden in the "Card Check" legislation.
If the union bosses can drag out negotiations with an employer past 90 days by making outrageous demands, Obama Administration bureaucrats will have the power to write a new labor contract and force its terms and conditions of employment upon the workers and the employer.
So you see, not only does Big Labor want to strip workers of the right to a secret ballot but also of the right to vote on their own contracts as well!
That's why I hope you'll take just a minute to sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And after you sign, please make a generous donation of $10, $25 or more to the National Right to Work Committee.
We depend entirely on the support of Americans like you to stand in the way of Big Labor's forced unionism agenda.
Click here to sign your petition immediately.
Stop Obama's Puppet
Master. Sign your No Card Check petition
With "Card Check" in place, Big Labor will forcefully expand their influence, adding even more billions of dollars to its already bloated coffers.
And these billions will be spent on politics, to elect and buy countless politicians, permanently cementing their iron grip on Washington.
This is why President Barack Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid are slavering for the chance to make Card Check Forced Unionism a reality.
Let me break down what "Card Check" means for our country if passed. It would:
••• Force millions of additional working Americans to pay union dues under the threat of losing their jobs, filling Big Labor coffers with hundreds of millions of forced-dues dollars;
••• Dramatically increase the wasteful work rules, hate-the-boss propaganda, slowdowns and bitter strikes that shut down businesses and destroy jobs, ensuring that even more plants are closed and more jobs are shipped overseas or lost forever;
••• Enable Big Labor to pump even more campaign cash into the coffers of its radical, tax and spend politicians who, in turn, will look for even greater ways to increase the union bosses' forced-dues empire.
This is why it's so vital you act now, before Barack Obama and Harry Reid have a chance to ram this bill through Congress.
So please sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And after you sign, please consider chipping in with a generous contribution of $10, $25 or more to the National Right to Work Committee.
With or without your donation, we will be sure to deliver your petition by hand or by fax.
But with it, the National Right to Work Committee can do so much more.
Even $10 will help generate up to 13 more petitions.
In addition to delivering petitions, the Committee has an ambitious plan to stop Card Check Forced Unionism dead in its tracks.
We're talking millions of pieces of mail to activate an army of grassroots Americans.
Phone calls in key districts.
Newspaper, radio and TV ads.
Advertisements on key conservative websites, Facebook petitions, and emails.
All designed to unleash a tidal wave of opposition to "Card Check" on Washington.
But this plan isn't cheap.
Your action today will make a difference.
Click here to sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And please consider chipping in with a donation, no matter the amount, to exponentially increase the impact your action has today.
Stop Obama's Puppet
Master. Sign your No Card Check petition
Barack Obama himself said, "I owe these unions."
Does it get any more clear than that?
And AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka has vowed to oust any member of Congress who stands in his way using his massive forced-dues war chest.
So you and I must do everything in our power to stop Barack Obama and Harry Reid from fulfilling their "Puppet Master's" plan to expand their death grip on Washington and our economy by ramming "Card Check" through Congress.
This is a battle you and I can't afford to lose.
Please sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And after you sign, please chip in with a generous donation of $10, $25 or more to the National Right to Work Committee.
Your petition and donation are vital to stopping Card Check Forced Unionism.
It's crucial you take action immediately.
Sincerely,
Mark Mix
President, National Right to Work Committee
P.S. Barack Obama's Puppet Master is getting ready to enact his will on Washington, threatening to take out any member of Congress who stands in his way.
And don't take this lightly -- it is estimated this Puppet Master spent over 1 BILLION dollars re-electing President Obama and his cronies in the last election.
Worse yet, this Puppet Master isn't a person, it's Big Labor's conglomeration of union bosses.
And they are looking to ram "Card Check" through Congress, radically expanding their stranglehold on Washington through unchecked forced unionism.
That's why it's vital you take action immediately!
Please click here to sign your "No Card Check" petition right away.
And after you sign, please consider chipping in with a generous donation of $10, $25 or more to the National Right to Work Committee.
With your help, Card Check Forced Unionism can be stopped.
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