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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Say no to forced unionism

From The National Right To Work Committee:

"I owe these unions."

President Barack Obama couldn't have stated it any more clearly.

And after spending an estimated BILLION dollars to re-elect Barack Obama and maintain control of the U.S. Senate, the union bosses couldn't agree more.

They're wasting no time demanding PAYBACK.

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 warchest to oust any member of Congress in 2014 who stands in his way.

That's why it's vital you sign the petition below putting yourself squarely on record OPPOSED to the union bosses' Card Check Forced Unionism Bill -- and the rest of Big Labor's agenda -- IMMEDIATELY.

Since Barack Obama doesn't have to face the voters again for re-election, the union bosses understand this may be their last -- and best -- opportunity to make Card Check Forced Unionism the law of the land.

That's why it's vital you act today!

As you know, if "Card Check" passes, workers would no longer be able to vote for or against union boss "representation" in a secret ballot election.

Instead, the union bosses would intimidate workers one-on-one -- or three-on-one -- into signing so-called "union authorization cards."

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 use this so-called "problem" as an excuse to write a new labor contract and force its terms and conditions of employment upon those workers.

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!

Can you imagine the kind of damage that would do to our already-fragile economy?

I know I can.

In fact, some folks ask me from time to time, "Senator, how could the President and Congress even consider a bill like 'Card Check' with the economy the way it is?"

What I tell them may be hard to stomach, but it's the truth.

If "Card Check" passes, it would mean billions more dollars for the union bosses' coffers.

Billions more that will be spent on politics.

We're talking permanent political power.

I hate to say it, but that's why the union bosses, Barack Obama and Harry Reid aren't going to let up one bit.

And with too many Republicans scared that standing on any principle will bring another attack in the media, I'm very concerned that what may happen.

That's why it's important you sign the petition to oppose Card Check Forced Unionism IMMEDIATELY.

Should "Card Check" pass, this dangerous power grab 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.
That's why I'm counting on your help IMMEDIATELY.

After failing to pass most of Big Labor's agenda -- including "Card Check" -- during his first term, President Obama is anxious to payback his Big Labor benefactors.

As he told the former Russian President, "I'll have more flexibility after the election.

And you can be sure the union bosses are going to double-down in their efforts to make sure "Card Check" happens during Obama's second term.

So we can't wait. We have to mobilize NOW.

The good news is, the National Right to Work Committee has developed a massive plan to stop the Card Check Forced Unionism Bill dead in its tracks.

Grassroots mail. Phone calls. Newspaper, radio and TV ads.

But it's all VERY expensive -- especially since everything is "last minute."

That's why it's vital you act TODAY!

And that's why, in addition to your signed petition, I hope you'll agree to make a generous contribution to help stop the Card Check Forced Unionism Bill.

After signing your petition, please make a generous contribution of of $500, $250, $100 or $35.

This is not a battle you and I can afford to lose.

I'm convinced that with the Committee's plan to mobilize Americans against the Card Check Forced Unionism Bill, you and I can stop this bill -- and the rest of Big Labor's agenda -- dead in its tracks.

But we don't have much time.

Please sign this petition and make a generous contribution of $500, $250, $100 or $35 -- or whatever you can -- to help defeat Big Labor's Card Check Forced Unionism Bill.

It's vital you act TODAY!

Sincerely,

Rand Paul, M.D.
U.S. Senator

P.S. When Barack Obama was re-elected in 2012, top AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka was already thinking ahead for this year’s midterm elections and threatening to take out any members of Congress who opposed the Card Check Forced Unionism Bill.

That's why there's not a moment to waste!

Please sign this petition demanding your Congressman and Senators OPPOSE Big Labor's Card Check Forced Unionism Bill before it's too late.

After signing your petition, please also make a generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, $35, or whatever you can afford, to the National Right to Work Committee -- IMMEDIATELY!

Friday, February 14, 2014

Fight Obamacare and forced card check

From Rand2016:

It could hardly be worse for President Obama.

The ObamaCare roll out has been a disaster. Something as simple and elementary as the healthcare.gov website is plagued with "glitches" making the system completely unworkable.

Millions of Americans are receiving notices that their health insurance is being cancelled or their premiums are skyrocketing.

The state of Delaware alone spent $4 million to enroll only four people in ObamaCare.

And ObamaCare expert "navigators" were recently caught on camera coaching people to lie on their applications.

But as bad as all this is, it means nothing if you and I don't fight back. So today I'm counting on your advice . . .

I've created for you a special Stand With Rand Directive. Won't you please fill it out IMMEDIATELY?

Earlier last year, I launched a 13-hour filibuster, taking over the floor of the U.S. Senate from Majority Leader Reid to highlight the issue of out-of-control government power and domestic drone use.

I know you and millions of other Americans stood with me all the way.

Now I am asking you to stand with me once again as even more critical fights approach.

The truth is, with the ObamaCare rollout debacle, the talk in Congress is now about "reforming" or "fixing" the bill.

I'm as worried as anyone about the damage this disastrous law is inflicting on the American people.

But "reform" isn't the answer. "Fixing" the bill is no solution. All this would do is allow ObamaCare's taxes and regulations to become even further entrenched.

So the answer is outright REPEAL. And you and I can't settle for anything less.

I hope you agree -- and if you think this should be my top priority in the next few months -- please mark "REPEAL OBAMACARE" on your Stand With Rand Member Directive.

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But before you do, please consider everything else you and I are likely to face over the next few months.

With his approval levels at a record low, President Obama is doing everything possible to change the subject off ObamaCare by ramming through even more Big Government power grabs into law, including:

***More taxing and spending. You and I both know Washington, D.C.'s debt problem isn't due to a lack of "revenue" (taxes). The problem is spending.

Yet, those in BOTH parties want to keep hiking our national debt limit and passing new job-destroying schemes like the National Internet Tax Mandate.

***Gun Control. President Obama has already called for "transformation" of our nation's gun laws, and has done his best to chip away at our Second Amendment with a flurry of Executive Orders.

With the U.N.'s so-called "Small Arms Treaty" waiting in the wings, I'm afraid you and I could see a renewed push for gun control in Congress as well.

***Immigration Reform. Over my objections, the bill the Senate passed earlier this year lacks real safeguards to ensure the Obama administration does its job in securing our border.

Just as bad, the bill also includes a new National ID database, which will only increase government spying on U.S. citizens. The Republican-controlled House has effectively announced the Senate's version "dead on arrival," but it's virtually assured the fight over this issue will be back.

Frankly, I'm not sure how much more of this madness we can take!

So if you think defeating President Obama's legislative schemes are most important, please mark "STOP PRESIDENT OBAMA'S AGENDA" on your Member Directive.

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But first, please understand that winning at the ballot box in 2014 means laying the groundwork for victory now.

Can you imagine just how emboldened President Obama and his Big Government allies will be if they don't pay a price in the 2014 elections?

The ObamaCare monstrosity would remain on the books. The phony "green" Cap and Tax scheme would be back.

So would "Card Check" instant union organizing.

So would whatever else the radical Left could dream up.

Quite frankly, you and I can't afford to kick this can down the road. We have to start fighting back now.

That means supporting solid and principled candidates.

I know there are some in my own party who want to wave the white flag of surrender.

They believe the best way forward for our Republican Party is to be more like Democrats.

They want to make it seem like those of us who stand up for principle do it alone.

With your help, I want to show them they don't know what they are talking about.

So if you believe preparing for the 2014 elections is most important, please mark "WIN AT THE BALLOT BOX IN 2014."

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I'm committed to fighting back on all fronts. But I'm just one U.S. Senator. It's the action and support of good folks like you that really makes the difference.

It's because of your action that you and I stopped President Obama's "background check" registration scheme earlier this year, we forced the administration's hand when it comes to targeting and killing American citizens with drones on U.S. soil and we stopped the misguided march to war in Syria.

But without your generosity and support today, I'm afraid I just won't be able to keep up enough heat on Congress to stop President Obama's radical agenda AND lay the groundwork for success in 2014.

I'm sure you see why I'm so torn . . .

That's why I've included one more option on your Stand With Rand Member Directive -- "FIGHT ON ALL FRONTS."

It's the option I'm very much hoping you'll select.

But please realize, without your support, I just won't have the resources to mobilize American citizens to all of these fights.

So won't you please agree to your most generous financial contribution of $250, $100, $50 or $35 today?

I know that's a lot. I know that's more than you've been able to give in the past. But 2014 is an absolutely critical year. You and I must fight back with everything we have.

If is not possible for you right now, please agree to chip in a contribution of $20 or at least $10.

It's critical I hear from you right away

So please fill out your Stand With Rand Directive and rush me your most generous contribution of $250, $100, $50, $35, $20 or $10 TODAY!

In Liberty,

Senator Rand Paul

P.S. Today I'm counting on your advice.

President Obama is determined to change the subject from ObamaCare by ramming through even more Big Government power grabs through Congress.

Not only that, but if you and I want to emerge victorious at the ballot box in 2014, we must start fighting back now.

So please fill out your Stand With Rand Directive and rush it back to me today along with your most generous contribution of $250, $100, $50, $35, $20 or at least $10 IMMEDIATELY.


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Monday, November 18, 2013

Defeat Obama's court-packing scheme

From The National Right To Work Committee:

Your pressure is working.

This week, as your faxed petitions and phone calls poured into Senate offices, the Senate Republican Minority -- minus Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine -- held firm and voted not to cut off debate on the second of Barack Obama's three nominees to pack the nation's second most powerful court.

I'm hopeful if we keep up the pressure, we'll defeat Barack Obama's court-packing scheme.

But the threats to break the Senate rules and gut the filibuster are growing.

"I think we're at the point where there will have to be a rules change," union-label Senator Patrick Leahy fumed after the most recent vote.

Big Labor ally Senator Dianne Feinstein added, "I've always thought that a president deserved his team."

That's precisely what's at stake -- judges aren't a part of the President's "team".

While the President is entitled to nominate judges, it is the Senate's duty to review those nominations and ensure the integrity and independence of the courts.

Make no mistake, this is all about Barack Obama seeking revenge against the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals for rebuking his unconstitutional "recess" appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

The constitutional separation of powers cannot survive long if a President -- any President -- is allowed to go on a court-packing binge any time he doesn't like one of the Court's decisions.

With a third vote looming, we must keep the heat on the entire U.S. Senate, especially if Harry Reid renews his threats to gut the filibuster.

Remember, once they gut the filibuster for judicial nominations, it's only a matter of time before they try to end minority rights in the Senate for good by gutting the filibuster for all legislation, paving the way to ram through Big Labor's wishlist of power grabs.

Card Check Forced Unionism. Police/Fire Monopoly Bargaining. Eliminating all state Right to Work laws at once by repealing Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act.

The Obama Administration has done enough damage to worker freedom through the federal bureaucracy.

The courts have stopped some of those forced-unionism power grabs. That will get even harder if Big Labor apologists take over the courts too.

Thank you for all you are doing to help in these critical fights.

Sincerely,

Mark Mix

P.S. Barack Obama wants revenge against the nation's second most powerful court for ruling his "recess" appointments to the National Labor Relations Board were unconstitutional.

Your pressure has kept Harry Reid from ramming through the first two of Barack Obama's three nominees to pack the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, but the threats are growing to gut the filibuster.

Please chip in with a contribution of $10 or more to help the National Right to Work Committee fight back.


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