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A Labor Day Look at Labor

On this day set aside to celebrate the American worker, here's a quick look at several labor-related topics.

UAW Defeated in Another Southern Right-to-Work State

Union membership numbers continue to decline as fewer Americans see value in joining such political groups.

Who Knew? Union CEO-Shamers Are Hypocrites

Not only do union heads throw around bogus numbers, but they make more than your typical CEO.

Big Labor Robs Members to Support Democrats

Unions spent $1.7 billion on politics whether members liked it or not. So much for "having a voice."

Unions and Government ≠ Accountability

Kushner's new role — inserting private sector accountability — is easier said than done.

Dakota Access Unshackled

The economy is free to flow once again.

Unions Just Keep Pushing Taxes

Tax hikes are on the ballot in many states, wringing ever more from citizens.

Unions vs. Airbnb

Democrat leaders team up with unions against Airbnb.

Hillary's Big Labor Super PAC

Unions are spending record amounts to get Clinton elected.

Mass. Cronyism Favors Taxis

Massachusetts puts the squeeze on the free market.

Elizabeth Warren to Airbnb: No Sleep for You!

The senator's aim is greater government control and tax revenue.

Teacher Unions Handed Victory at Students' Expense

It's a good time to be a teacher's union in California these days.

Ford Moves Jobs South of the Border

It's what Big Labor ensured will come off the assembly line.

Loss of Scalia Spares Unions a Damaging Blow

A 4-4 ruling leaves in place an anti-First Amendment ruling.

Another Union Stronghold Falls

West Virginia set to become 26th right-to-work state.

Walker's Plan to Take Down Federal Unions

Public employee unions are a key factor in bad government.

Anatomy of a Failed Liberal State

When I grew up in the north suburbs of Chicago in the 1960s and '70s, Illinois was still a financial and industrial powerhouse. The Land of Lincoln had a low-rate flat income tax, the property taxes were reasonable, the state ran budget surpluses, and Illinois was the home of such iconic mega-employers as Caterpillar, Sears Roebuck and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The public schools were pretty good back then and a dedicated corps of teachers put kids first — they didn't walk out on strike, and they didn't have the fat pensions they can get now when retiring at age 55.

Labor Board Declines Football Players' Attempt to Unionize

It "would not promote stability in labor relations across the league."

Big Win: Court Says Public Sector Employees Have Right to Work, Too

Michigan Supreme Court deals a blow to the UAW on behalf of freedom.

Justices to Rule on Forced Union Dues