Tag: Public sector unions
Activist Judges Are the Latest Threat to California Businesses
An activist judge with a questionable track record has made a head-scratching decision to overturn the votes of millions of Californians. Alameda County Judge Frank Roesch recently ruled in favor of a union-backed lawsuit aimed at dismantling Proposition 22 —...
Newsom Recall Team Attempting to Nationalize Campaign and Blame Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s campaign to retain his seat as governor is focusing on a pair of main themes, one quite clear and the other far less so. The primary thrust of the campaign has been an effort to “nationalize”...
Why is the Prison Guards Union Targeting Senator Moorlach?
In a tight race, incumbent Republican state senator John Moorlach has been targeted by the prison guards union. In a report filed on October 1, the California Correctional Peace Officers Association Independent Expenditure Committee disclosed spending $910,705 on cable television ads...
Who Runs the City of Santa Ana, Anyway?
With rare exceptions, most cities in California are run by public sector unions. There is the appearance of democracy, with public employees accountable to elected officials, who in turn are accountable to voters, but appearances can be deceiving. Because political...
Powerful Public Sector Unions, Public Safety Compensation, and Actual Public Safety
Public sector unions are by far the most powerful special interest in California. And they are united in their goal to pay themselves as much or more than public agencies can afford, which shields unionized public servants from the worst...
Here is Why Drivers, Uber and Postmates File Federal Lawsuit Against AB 5
‘AB 5 is an irrational and unconstitutional statute designed to target and stifle workers and companies in the on-demand economy.’ Represented by the Los Angeles office of the law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, two drivers joined Uber and...