Tag Archives: Union Busting

Think Progress : The Koch Brothers’ War on Mainstreet

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Thorne Dreyer

Charles and David: The brothers Koch. Image from AlterNet.The Kochs vs. Mainstreet: The right-wing billionaires’ open war on everyday Americans By Think Progress / AlterNet / March 2, 2011 Koch Industries, the private company of the billionaire Koch brothers Charles … Continue reading →

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Harry Targ : Hoosiers Protest Right-to-Work Laws

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Thorne Dreyer

Trade unionists and progressives rally at Indiana State House in Indianapolis Feb. 22. Photo by Alan Petersime / AP.Protesting Right-to-Work laws:Hoosiers rally at Indiana State House By Harry Targ / The Rag Blog / February 28, 2011 “A word on … Continue reading →

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Mexico : ‘Tormenta Electrica’ and the 100th Anniversary of the Revolution

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

‘!Aqui se ve la fuerza del SME!’Chronicle of a Tormenta Electrica I awoke to the racket of Federal Police helicopters buzzing the Centro Historico like giant gnats. Ever since 1968 when Diaz Ordaz’s helicopters dropped flairs to signal the start … Continue reading →

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Corporate America: Defeating Unionization, Illegally

Posted on May 25, 2009 by RagBlog

Where’s the Goddamn Outrage! When it Comes to National Labor Law We Have a Corporate Crime WaveBy Dave Lindorff / May 21, 2009 A new study of 1004 union organizing drives conducted by the director of labor education research at … Continue reading →

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Austin’s Whole Foods : Union Busting in Hippie Clothing?

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Whole Foods Market’s flagship store and corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas.Something Stinks at Whole Foods …something sinister lurks beneath the surface of Whole Foods’ progressive image. Somehow, [founder and CEO John] Mackey has managed to achieve multimillionaire status while his … Continue reading →

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Chamber of Commerce Admits Funding Anti-Worker Ads with Bailout Money

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Billboards standing 50-feet high in Washington, D.C. support the Employee Free Choice Act. However, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is using bailout funds to finance its newly-launched program of television ads opposing the act. The Chamber of Commerce is using … Continue reading →

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