Tag Archives: labor unions
Judge puts new anti-union law on hold
One law approved by lawmakers that limit trade unions’ activities won’t be going into affect. Two unions in the AFL-CIO sued to stop the Fairness in Contracting Act from becoming law and federal judge Lynn Winmill issued an injunction putting … Continue reading
Senate passes two parts of Luna’s reform plan
The Idaho Senate approved two of the three parts of state schools superintendent Tom Luna’s reforms for public schools. Both plans, S 1108 and S1110, now head to a House committee, where they will be heard next week. The third … Continue reading
Otter ‘stands’ with Wisconsin Gov. Walker on his budget
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter is joining fellow GOP governors showing support for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, whose plan to repair that state’s budget is drawing national attention due to opposition protests from union members and others. Otter is backing Walker … Continue reading
State could limit labor agreements on public works projects
An Idaho Senate committee OK’d legislation that would strengthen Idaho’s Right-to-Work laws that prevent local and state government entities from being required to enter into labor agreements with contractors on construction projects. However, the plan could open up the state … Continue reading
Lawmakers looking at labor union restrictions
Idaho lawmakers will consider a proposal to limit labor unions’ spending on construction contracts. Sen. Monty Pearce, R-New Plymouth, says current union actions supplementing some union workers’ paychecks hurts Idaho workers and non-union contractors. Officials with one union say the … Continue reading