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Newsroom: 2003
Welcome to the National Right to Work Committee® Newsroom. You are currently browsing all news items for the year 2003. You may refine your search using the form below.
December 1, 2003 » November-December 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
December 1, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: December 2003
December 1, 2003 » November-December 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
December 1, 2003 » Let Them Have a Secret Ballot: Union workers on the verge of one less freedom
National Review Online
November 20, 2003 » Sen. Graham Cosponsors National Right to Work Act
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) this week signed on as a cosponsor for legislation to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay union dues.
November 12, 2003 » Sen. Thomas Cosponsors National Right to Work Act
Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY) this week signed on as a cosponsor for legislation to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay union dues.
November 12, 2003 » Sen. Allard Cosponsors National Right to Work Act
Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO) this week signed on as a cosponsor for legislation to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay union dues.
November 12, 2003 » Statement Regarding Big Labor’s Efforts to Block Senate Votes on Judicial Nominees
Statement of Stefan Gleason, spokesman for National Right to Work, regarding the effort of Big Labor-beholden Senators to prevent votes on pending judicial nominees
November 11, 2003 » National Right to Work Committee President Congratulates Ernie Fletcher on KY Gubernatorial Win
Mark Mix, President of the 2.2 million-member National Right to Work Committee® congratulated Ernie Fletcher last Wednesday on his November 4 victory in the Kentucky Governor’s race.
November 1, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: November 2003
October 28, 2003 » U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on October 17, 2003, Texas Representative Mac Thornberry (R, Dist. 13) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
October 27, 2003 » Rep. Joe Wilson Champions Bill to End Forced Unionism
Months of hard work by Congressman Joe Wilson (R-South Carolina) have helped generate record support among his colleagues for the National Right to Work Act (H.R. 391).
October 24, 2003 » Letter to Shoshone News-Press
An AP story that was published in the News-Press September 28 ("Former legislator working to repeal Right to Work law") gave a highly misleading impression about how Idahoans' incomes have fared since the state's ban on firing workers for refusal to pay union dues or "fees" took effect in January 1986.
October 23, 2003 » National Right to Work Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Senators Trent Lott (R-MS) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL) this week introduced legislation to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay union dues.
October 22, 2003 » Letter to Savannah Morning News
In his September 13, 2003 letter to the editor, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 188 Business Manager Jack Love asserted that "Right to Work laws bar employers from entering into a collective bargaining contract that denies non-union workers representation by the union."
October 16, 2003 » National Worker Rights Advocate Calls on Bush to Withdraw Controversial Solicitor of Labor Nomination
Acting Solicitor betrayed President’s goal of reforming union financial disclosure rules
October 3, 2003 » U.S. Representative William Jenkins Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on September 30, 2003, Tennessee Representative William Jenkins (R, Dist. 1) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
October 1, 2003 » October 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
October 1, 2003 » October 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
September 11, 2003 » U.S. Representative Frank Wolf Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on September 9, 2003, Virginia Representative Frank Wolk (R, Dist. 10) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
September 1, 2003 » September 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
September 1, 2003 » September 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
August 4, 2003 » U.S. Representative Charles Pickering Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on July 16, 2003, Mississippi Representative Charles Pickering (R, Dist. 3) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
August 4, 2003 » U.S. Representative Jeff Miller Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on July 18, 2003, Florida Representative Jeff Miller (R, Dist. 1) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
August 1, 2003 » August 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
August 1, 2003 » August 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
August 1, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: August 2003
July 14, 2003 » U.S. Representative Gary Miller Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on July 9, 2003, California Representative Gary Miller (R, Dist. 42) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
July 14, 2003 » U.S. Representative Henry Bonilla Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on July 9, 2003, Texas Representative Henry Bonilla (R, Dist. 23) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
July 1, 2003 » July 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
July 1, 2003 » July 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
July 1, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: July 2003
June 11, 2003 » U.S. Representaive Lamar Smith Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on June 9, 2003, Texas Representative Lamar Smith (R, Dist. 21) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
June 11, 2003 » U.S. Representaive Jack Kingston Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on June 9, 2003, Georgia Representative Jack Kingston (R, Dist. 1) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
June 11, 2003 » Seven Reasons Why Delaware Should Enact a Right to Work Law
June 11, 2003 » Facts About AFL-CIO Anti-Right to Work Propaganda
Delaware Citizens For Right to Work Response
June 6, 2003 » U.S. Representaive Henry Brown Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on June 4, 2003, South Carolina Representative Henry Brown (R, Dist. 1) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
June 6, 2003 » U.S. Representaive Michael Burgess Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on June 4, 2003, Texas Representative Michael Burgess (R, Dist. 26) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
June 6, 2003 » U.S. Representaive Nathan Deal Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on June 4, 2003, Georgia Representative Nathan Deal (R, Dist. 10) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
June 6, 2003 » U.S. Representaive Phil Gingrey Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on June 4, 2003, Georgia Representative Phil Gingrey (R, Dist. 11) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
June 6, 2003 » U.S. Representaive John Mica Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on June 4, 2003, Florida Representative John Mica (R, Dist. 7) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
June 6, 2003 » U.S. Representaive Walter Jones Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on June 4, 2003, North Carolina Representative Walter Jones (R, Dist. 3) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
June 1, 2003 » June 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
June 1, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: June 2003
June 1, 2003 » June 2003 Right to Work Newsletter: Special Edition
June 1, 2003 » June 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
May 23, 2003 » U.S. Representative Charles Taylor Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 20, 2003, North Carolina Representative Charles Taylor (R, Dist. 11) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 22, 2003 » U.S. Representative Wally Herger Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 20, 2003, California Representative Wally Herger (R, Dist. 2) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 22, 2003 » U.S. Representative Porter Goss Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 20, 2003, Florida Representative Porter Goss (R, Dist. 14) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 22, 2003 » U.S. Representative Johnny Isakson Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 20, 2003, Georgia Representative Johnny Isakson (R, Dist. 6) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 22, 2003 » U.S. Representative Jim McCrery Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 20, 2003, Louisiana Representative Jim McCrery (R, Dist. 4) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 22, 2003 » U.S. Representative Michael Oxley Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 20, 2003, Ohio Representative Michael Oxley (R, Dist. 4) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 20, 2003 » U.S. Representative Mac Collins Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 14, 2003, Georgia Representative Mac Collins (R, Dist. 8) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 20, 2003 » U.S. Representative Jim Ramstad Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 14, 2003, Minnesota Representative Jim Ramstad (R, Dist. 3) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 19, 2003 » U.S. Representative J.D. Hayworth Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 13, 2003, Arizona Representative J.D. Hayworth (R, Dist. 5) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 19, 2003 » Right to Work Repeal Pushed in Nevada Legislature
Organized labor and its allies in the Nevada Legislature are right now trying to pass a bill to force tens of thousands of Nevada workers to pay union dues or “fees” as a condition of employment.
May 16, 2003 » U.S. Representative Roscoe Bartlett Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 13, 2003, Maryland Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R, Dist. 6) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 16, 2003 » U.S. Representative Scott McInnis Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 13, 2003, Colorado Representative Scott McInnis (R, Dist. 3) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 7, 2003 » U.S. Representative Robin Hayes Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 1, 2003, North Carolina representative Robin Hayes (R, Dist. 8) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 7, 2003 » U.S. Representative Edward Royce Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 1, 2003, California representative Edward Royce (R, Dist. 40) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 7, 2003 » U.S. Representative Heather Wilson Signs On to Forced-dues Repeal Bill
In another sign of the growing support for the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. Congress, on May 1, 2003, New Mexico representative Heather Wilson (R, Dist. 1) signed on as cosponsor of a bill to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
May 1, 2003 » May 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
May 1, 2003 » HR 814 Police and Fire Monopoly-Bargaining Bill: Bad News For Public Employees, Taxpayers
May 1, 2003 » May 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
May 1, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: May 2003
April 1, 2003 » April 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
April 1, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: April 2003
April 1, 2003 » April 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
March 18, 2003 » Organized Labor's Forced Dues-Funded 'In-Kind' Campaign Contributions Undermine Representative Government
March 11, 2003 » National Right to Work Threatens AFL-CIO Unions With Trademark Suit for Forming Counter Organization
The National Right to Work Committee® today demanded that the AFL-CIO and seven of its member unions immediately halt efforts to create an organization misleadingly named the “National Rights at Work Committee” to counter the efforts of the 48-year-old organization dedicated to ending compulsory unionism.
March 7, 2003 » Hoffa: Opposition to Union Embezzlement = Opposition to Workers
"If you are against labor racketeers, then you are against the working man."
March 1, 2003 » March 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
March 1, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: March 2003
March 1, 2003 » March 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
February 24, 2003 » Comments on the Proposed Regulations Concerning Labor Organization Annual Financial Reports
February 1, 2003 » February 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
February 1, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: February 2003
February 1, 2003 » February 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
January 29, 2003 » Forced-Dues Repeal Introduced in Congress
Taking advantage of a congressional climate that has recently become more favorable to Right to Work supporters, U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) has reintroduced legislation to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
January 27, 2003 » Right to Work Repeal Pushed in Wyoming State Senate
Organized labor and its allies in the Wyoming State Senate are right now trying to pass a bill to force tens of thousands of Wyoming workers to pay union dues or “fees” as a condition of employment.
January 24, 2003 » Forced-Unionism Abuses Exposed: January 2003
January 1, 2003 » January 2003 Right to Work Newsletter
January 1, 2003 » January 2003 Right to Work Newsletter