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December 2, 2002 » Right to Work Officer: TV Ad Will Expose U.S. Senate Candidates' Views On Forced Unionism

National Right to Work Committee® spokesman Dennis Fusaro paid a visit to Baton Rouge today to unveil a television ad campaign produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will air in media markets throughout Louisiana this week.

December 2, 2002 » Right to Work Officer: TV Ad Will Expose U.S. Senate Run-off Candidates' Views On Forced Unionism

National Right to Work Committee® spokesman Dennis Fusaro paid a visit to Alexandria today to unveil a television ad campaign produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will air in media markets throughout Louisiana this week.

December 2, 2002 » Statement Regarding Louisiana Ad Campaign

This new 60-second ad reveals a distinct contrast on the Right to Work issue between the two contenders in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate run-off this fall, Incumbent Mary Landrieu and Suzanne Haik Terrell.

November 27, 2002 » December 2002 Louisiana TV Ad –- U.S. Senate Run-off

It’s simple –- no American should be forced to pay a union boss just to get or keep a job. But the Big Labor bosses don’t agree. And they love the thought of sending back to Washington another Senator who will vote for more forced unionism.

November 27, 2002 » New Orleans, LA Press Conference Advisory

On Tuesday, December 3, Dennis Fusaro, spokesman for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in New Orleans to announce a TV ad campaign highlighting the issue of compulsory unionism in Louisiana’s run-off election for U.S. Senate.

November 26, 2002 » Baton Rouge, LA Press Conference Advisory

On Monday, December 2, Dennis Fusaro, spokesman for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in Baton Rouge to announce a TV ad campaign highlighting the issue of compulsory unionism in Louisiana’s run-off election for U.S. Senate.

November 26, 2002 » Alexandria, LA Press Conference Advisory

On Monday, December 2, Dennis Fusaro, spokesman for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in Alexandria to announce a TV ad campaign highlighting the issue of compulsory unionism in Louisiana’s run-off election for U.S. Senate.

October 22, 2002 » Statement Regarding Iowa Ad Campaign

This new 60-second ad reveals a distinct contrast on the Right to Work issue between the two contenders in Iowa's U.S. Senate race this fall, Incumbent Tom Harkin and Congressman Greg Ganske.

October 22, 2002 » Statement Regarding Georgia Ad Campaign

This new 60-second ad reveals a distinct contrast on the Right to Work issue between the two contenders in Georgia's U.S. Senate race this fall, Incumbent Max Cleland and Congressman Saxby Chambliss.

October 16, 2002 » Right to Work Officer: TV Ad Will Expose U.S. Senate Candidates' Views On Forced Unionism

Savannah, GA -- National Right to Work Committee® Director of Telecommunications Sean Gerety paid a visit to Savannah today to unveil a television ad campaign produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will begin airing in media markets throughout Georgia next week.

October 15, 2002 » Right to Work Officer: TV Ad Will Expose U.S. Senate Candidates' Views On Forced Unionism

National Right to Work Committee® Director of Telecommunications Sean Gerety paid a visit to Columbus today to unveil a television ad campaign produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will begin airing in media markets throughout Georgia next week.

October 14, 2002 » Right to Work Officer: TV Ad Will Expose U.S. Senate Candidates' Views On Forced Unionism

National Right to Work Committee® Director of Telecommunications Sean Gerety paid a visit to Atlanta today to unveil a television ad campaign produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will begin airing in media markets throughout Georgia next week.

October 8, 2002 » Right to Work Officer: TV Ad Will Expose U.S. Senate Candidates' Views On Forced Unionism

National Right to Work Committee® Director of Communications Kirsten Andersen paid a visit to the Quad Cities today to unveil a television ad campaign produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will begin airing in media markets throughout Iowa next week.

October 8, 2002 » Right to Work Officer: TV Ad Will Expose U.S. Senate Candidates' Views On Forced Unionism

Cedar Rapids, IA -- National Right to Work Committee® Director of Communications Kirsten Andersen paid a visit to Cedar Rapids today to unveil a television ad campaign produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will begin airing in media markets throughout Iowa next week.

October 7, 2002 » Right to Work Officer: TV Ad Will Expose U.S. Senate Candidates' Views On Forced Unionism

National Right to Work Committee® Director of Communications Kirsten Andersen paid a visit to Des Moines today to unveil a television ad campaign produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will begin airing in media markets throughout Iowa next week.

October 4, 2002 » Davenport Advisory

On Tuesday, October 8, Kirsten Andersen, Director of Communications for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in Davenport to announce a TV ad campaign highlighting the issue of compulsory unionism in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

October 4, 2002 » Cedar Rapids Advisory

On Tuesday, October 8, Kirsten Andersen, Director of Communications for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in Cedar Rapids to announce a TV ad campaign highlighting the issue of compulsory unionism in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

October 3, 2002 » Des Moines Advisory

On Monday, October 7, Kirsten Andersen, Director of Communications for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in Des Moines to announce a TV ad campaign highlighting the issue of compulsory unionism in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

October 3, 2002 » Des Moines Advisory

On Monday, October 7, Kirsten Andersen, Director of Communications for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in Des Moines to announce a TV ad campaign highlighting the issue of compulsory unionism in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

September 26, 2002 » Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) Today Introduces Legislation to Curb Union Violence

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) will introduce the Freedom Union Violence Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Hearings were held this morning in the Employer-Employee Subcommittee on the topic of union violence as well.

September 9, 2002 » National Grassroots Lobby Urges Senate to Vote Down Union Privileges In Homeland Security Bill

On behalf of its 2.2 million members, the National Right to Work Committee® today urged each member of the United States Senate to back President Bush in opposing the current version of the Homeland Security Bill (S. 2452) since it places the demands of union officials ahead of national security.

August 13, 2002 » Right To Work Officer: TV Ad Will Urge John Boehner To Follow Through On Campaign Promises

Dayton, OH -- National Right to Work Committee® Membership Director Doug Stafford paid a visit to Dayton today to unveil a new television ad produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will begin airing in media markets throughout Ohio’s 8th Congressional District this week.

August 12, 2002 » Statement Regarding 8th District Ad Campaign

Thank you for coming today. I have a brief statement, after which I’ll unveil the National Right to Work Committee®’s new TV ad for the 8th District, and then I’ll take your questions.

August 9, 2002 » Right To Work Officer: TV Ad Will Urge Dennis Rehberg To Follow Through On Campaign Promises

Billings, MT -- National Right to Work Committee® spokesman Dennis Fusaro paid a visit to Billings today to unveil a new television ad produced by the 2.2 million-member grassroots group that will begin airing throughout Montana next week.

August 8, 2002 » Cincinnati Advisory

On Monday and Tuesday, August 12 and 13, Doug Stafford, Director of Membership for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold press conferences in Cincinnati and Dayton to unveil the grassroots group’s upcoming ad campaign calling on 8th District Congressman John Boehner to keep his campaign promise to cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on legislation to end forced unionism.

August 7, 2002 » Right To Work Officer: TV Ad Will Urge Butch Otter To Follow Through On Campaign Promises

Lewiston, ID -- National Right to Work Committee® spokesman Dennis Fusaro paid a visit to Lewiston today to unveil a new television ad produced by the 2.2 million-member grassroots group that will begin airing throughout the 1st Congressional District next week.

August 6, 2002 » Rehberg Advisory

On Thursday and Friday, August 8 and 9, Dennis Fusaro, spokesman for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold two press conferences in Helena and Billings to unveil the grassroots group’s upcoming ad campaign calling on Congressman Dennis Rehberg to keep his campaign promise to cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on legislation to end forced unionism.

August 5, 2002 » Right To Work Officer: TV Ad Will Urge Mike Simpson To Follow Through On Campaign Promises

Boise, ID -- National Right to Work Committee® spokesman Dennis Fusaro paid a visit to Boise today to unveil a new television ad produced by the 2.2 million-member grassroots group that will begin airing throughout the 2nd Congressional District next week.

August 5, 2002 » Statement Regarding Montana Ad Campaign

Thank you for coming today. I have a brief statement, after which I’ll unveil the National Right to Work Committee®’s new TV ad for Montana, and then I’ll take your questions.

August 5, 2002 » Statement Regarding 1st District Ad Campaign

Thank you for coming today. I have a brief statement, after which I’ll unveil the National Right to Work Committee®’s new TV ad for the 1st District, and then I’ll take your questions.

August 5, 2002 » Otter Advisory

On Wednesday, August 7, Dennis Fusaro, spokesman for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in Lewiston to unveil the grassroots group’s upcoming ad campaign calling on 1st District Congressman Butch Otter to keep his campaign promise to cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on legislation to end forced unionism.

August 5, 2002 » 2002 Summer TV Ad Transcript – 8th District Ohio

It’s simple. Compulsory unionism is wrong. No worker should be forced to pay a union boss just to get or keep a job.

August 5, 2002 » 2002 Summer TV Ad Transcript – 2nd District Nebraska

It’s simple. Compulsory unionism is wrong. No worker should be forced to pay a union boss just to get or keep a job.

August 5, 2002 » 2002 Summer TV Ad Transcript – Montana

It’s simple. Compulsory unionism is wrong. No worker should be forced to pay a union boss just to get or keep a job.

August 5, 2002 » 2002 Summer TV Ad Transcript – Louisiana

It’s simple. Compulsory unionism is wrong. No worker should be forced to pay a union boss just to get or keep a job.

August 5, 2002 » 2002 Summer TV Ad Transcript – 2nd District Idaho

It’s simple. Compulsory unionism is wrong. No worker should be forced to pay a union boss just to get or keep a job.

August 5, 2002 » 2002 Summer TV Ad Transcript – 1st District Idaho

It’s simple. Compulsory unionism is wrong. No worker should be forced to pay a union boss just to get or keep a job.

August 1, 2002 » Right To Work Officer: TV Ad Will Urge Lee Terry To Follow Through On Campaign Promises

Omaha, NE -- National Right to Work Committee® Membership Director Doug Stafford paid a visit to Omaha today to unveil a new television ad produced by the 2.2 million-member grassroots group that will begin airing throughout the 2nd Congressional District next week.

August 1, 2002 » Simpson Advisory

On Monday, August 5, Dennis Fusaro, spokesman for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in Boise to unveil the grassroots group’s upcoming ad campaign calling on 2nd District Congressman Mike Simpson to keep his campaign promise to cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on legislation to end forced unionism.

August 1, 2002 » Right To Work Officer: Tv Ad Will Urge John Cooksey To Follow Through On Campaign Promises

Alexandria, LA -- National Right to Work Committee® Vice President John Tate paid a visit to Louisiana today to unveil a new television ad produced by the 2.2 million-member national grassroots organization that will begin airing in media markets throughout Louisiana this week.

July 31, 2002 » Statement Regarding 2nd District Ad Campaign

Thank you for coming today. I have a brief statement, after which I’ll unveil the National Right to Work Committee®’s new TV ad for the 2nd District, and then I’ll take your questions.

July 30, 2002 » Statement Regarding Nebraska Ad Campaign

Thank you for coming today. I have a brief statement, after which I’ll unveil the National Right to Work Committee®’s new TV ad for the 2nd District, and then I’ll take your questions.

July 30, 2002 » Terry Advisory

On Thursday, August 1, Doug Stafford, Director of Membership for the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a press conference in Omaha to unveil the grassroots group’s upcoming ad campaign calling on 2nd District Congressman Lee Terry to keep his campaign promise to cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on legislation to end forced unionism.

July 30, 2002 » Right To Work News Conference Canceled

KANSAS CITY, MO – 6th District Congressman Sam Graves honored his campaign promise to cosponsor the National Right to Work Act (H.R. 1109) today, becoming the 126th Congressman nationwide to officially join the fight against forced unionism during the 107th Congress.

July 29, 2002 » Cooksey Advisory

Starting Wednesday, July 31, John Tate, Vice President of the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee®, will hold a 2-week series of press conferences statewide to unveil the grassroots group’s upcoming ad campaign targeting Louisiana Congressman John Cooksey’s failure to keep his campaign promise to cosponsor and seek roll-call votes on legislation to end forced unionism.

June 20, 2002 » Union-Abused Teachers Testify At Congressional Hearings

Two Ohio teachers at the center of a national religious discrimination case involving the National Education Association (NEA) teacher union testified before the Workforce Protections Subcommittee of the House Education and Workforce Committee regarding the need to end forced unionism.

June 14, 2002 » Right To Work Oklahoma Tops U.S. In Job Creation

Today a spokesman for the National Right to Work Committee® pointed out that the U.S. Labor Department's data on job creation in the 50 states are already demonstrating the economic benefits of the Right to Work law approved by Oklahoma voters last September 25.

June 7, 2002 » Heather Wilson Backs Forced-Dues Repeal

In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, New Mexico Congresswoman Heather Wilson (R) has joined 119 of her fellow legislators in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

June 7, 2002 » Another Kansas Congressman Backs Forced-Dues Repeal

In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, another Kansas congressman, Jerry Moran (R), has joined fellow Kansas legislators, Jim Ryun and Todd Tiahrt (both R) in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

June 7, 2002 » Another Florida Congressman Backs Forced-Dues Repeal

In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, another Florida congressman, Ander Crenshaw, has joined 9 of his fellow Florida Republican legislators in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

June 7, 2002 » Another California Congressman Backs Forced-Dues Repeal

In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, another California congressman, Darrell Issa, has joined 13 of his fellow California Republican legislators in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

June 1, 2002 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: June 2002

The facts Big Labor bosses would rather you didn't hear about PDF viewer required

May 28, 2002 » Congressman John Duncan Backs Forced-Dues Repeal

In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, another Tennessee congressman, John Duncan, has joined fellow Tennessee Republicans Bill Jenkins, Zack Wamp, Van Hilleary, and Ed Bryant in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

May 28, 2002 » National Grassroots Group Targets Chairman Boehner to Persuade Him to Bring Right to Work to a Vote

Starting this week, the 2.2 million member National Right to Work Committee® will mobilize its national grassroots to call upon Congressman John Boehner, Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, to schedule a vote on the National Right to Work Act (H.R. 1109).

May 7, 2002 » Two More Georgia Legislators Back Forced-Dues Repeal

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, two more Georgia congressmen, Jack Kingston and Mac Collins, have joined fellow Georgia Republicans Johnny Isakson, Bob Barr, Saxby Chambliss, Nathan Deal, Charles Norwood, and John Linder in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

May 7, 2002 » Another Louisiana Congressman Backs Forced-Dues Repeal

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, another Louisiana congressman, Jim McCrery, has joined fellow Louisiana Republican David Vitter in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

May 7, 2002 » Another California Congressman Backs Forced-Dues Repeal

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, another California congressman, Wally Herger, has joined 12 of his fellow California Republican legislators in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

May 6, 2002 » Right to Work Debate Shaping Up in Indiana's 3rd District

Washington, D.C. (May 6, 2002) – The positions of 3rd District congressional candidates on the Right to Work issue became clearer last week as Paul Helmke (R) garnered the endorsement of the National Education Association (NEA) teachers union.

May 1, 2002 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: May 2002

The facts Big Labor bosses would rather you didn't hear about PDF viewer required

April 30, 2002 » National Right to Work Act Cosponsors

Complete list of cosponsors for H.R. 1109 & S. 873

April 15, 2002 » Right to Work: Foundation For a Frugal Government

Since you invited me to speak here on April 15, the day each of you may well have Big Government on your mind -- or stuck in your craw -- I think it's fitting for me to talk to you today about how the cause to which I've devoted my working life -- protecting the Right Work -- is a key part of the effort to rein in Big Government.

April 10, 2002 » Right to Work Files Suit Against Federal Election Commission

Washington, D.C. (April 10, 2002) – The National Right to Work Committee® has joined a lawsuit filed by U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell against the Federal Election Commission in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

March 27, 2002 » Union Bosses Seek Control of Tennessee's Police and Firefighters

Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2002) – Union bosses and their allies in the nation's capital have recently been aggressively pushing S. 952/ H.R. 1475, a bill which would force every police force and fire company in the nation to submit to union-boss monopoly control.

March 27, 2002 » Shameless Union-Boss Power Grab

Power-mad "Big Labor" bosses and their henchmen in Washington just won't give up. For months now, union bosses — with help from Senators Ted Kennedy and Tom Daschle — have been relentless in their attempts to force every police officer, firefighter, and EMT in the country under Big Labor's monopoly control.

February 13, 2002 » John Boozman Cosponsors Forced-dues Repeal

In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, Arkansas congressman, John Boozman (R) has added his name to the list of U.S. House cosponsors of legislation that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

February 13, 2002 » Another Utah Congressman Cosponsors Forced-dues Repeal

In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, another Utah congressman, Chris Cannon, has joined fellow Utah Republican James Hansen in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

February 13, 2002 » Another Texas Representative Backs Forced-dues Repeal

In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, another member of the Texas congressional delegation, Mac Thornberry, has joined fellow Republicans Dick Armey, Joe Barton, Kevin Brady, John Culberson, Tom DeLay, Kay Granger, Ron Paul, Pete Sessions, and Lamar Smith, and Texas Democrats, Ralph Hall and Charles Stenholm in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

February 13, 2002 » Another North Carolina Congressman Backs Forced-dues Repeal

In a new sign of the growing support for Right to Work in the U.S. Congress, another North Carolina congressman, Howard Coble, has joined fellow North Carolina Republicans Richard Burr, Robin Hayes, Cass Ballenger, and Charles Taylor in backing a bill that would repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.

February 12, 2002 » Worker Rights Advocate Blasts Shays-Meehan Bill For Letting Union Bosses off the Hook

On behalf of its 2.2 million members, the National Right to Work Committee® is urging Congress to kill the Shays-Meehan campaign finance bill. While posing as reform, this bill fails to address the real campaign finance scandal, the use of compulsory union dues to finance Big Labor’s political machine.

February 6, 2002 » Union-Only Hiring Scheme Undermines Iowa's Right to Work Law

For more than 50 years, Iowa has had a Right to Work law that protects the individual employee's freedom to join and pay dues to a union, or refuse to do so, without being fired as a consequence.

January 29, 2002 » National Right to Work Blasts Bush Decision to Honor Controversial Teamsters President at State of the Union Address

"It's discouraging that a man whose unabashed embrace of compulsory unionism and who now faces a RICO anti-racketeering suit for overseeing one of the most violent strikes in recent history has a place of honor at tonight's State of the Union address," said Mark Mix, Senior Vice President of the 2.2 million member National Right to Work Committee®.

January 29, 2002 » Senator Paul Fannin's Legacy of Freedom

Former U.S. Sen. Paul Fannin (R-Ariz.), a staunch Right to Work ally who passed away last month at the age of 94, retired after serving just two terms in office and never became a committee chairman or a senior member of his party caucus.

January 24, 2002 » Letter to President George W. Bush

On behalf of the 2.2 million members of the National Right to Work Committee®, I am writing to reiterate our request that you withdraw the nomination of Dennis Walsh to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

January 18, 2002 » National Right to Work Responds to Presidential Appointments

Springfield, Va. – Statement of Mark Mix, Senior Vice President of the National Right to Work Committee® regarding the recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).