Labor Issues – Page 3 – Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association

Pennsylvania must have a level playing field that does not discriminate against workers based on affiliation or lack thereof with any group, must allow the marketplace to determine wages and benefits, must allow the same rules to apply to all groups regarding apprenticeship and training, and must not require compulsory membership in any labor-related group as a condition to employment. Additionally, workers compensation and unemployment compensation policies must be sound, solvent, and help people return to work.

PMA Bulletin: October 9, 2013

October 09, 2013 | Labor Issues | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse | Workforce/Education

Labor Reform Says: “You Broke It, You Bought It” Lady Justice is depicted wearing a blindfold and holding balanced scales, representing impartiality. But in Pennsylvania, the scales are tipped in favor of organized labor. Union protectionism in Pennsylvania goes so far that it actually permits certain activities that would send anyone else to jail. Now, ...

PMA Bulletin — August 28, 2013

August 28, 2013 | Labor Issues | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse

Stop Big Labor’s Protection Racket

PMA Bulletin — July 18, 2013

July 18, 2013 | Labor Issues

Manufacturing Sector Gains New Focus from General Assembly

Corbett Policies Spur PA Economic Resurgence

June 05, 2013 | Labor Issues | Regulatory Reform

Over the years, Pennsylvania hasn’t been an exemplar for job creation and economic growth. A new mindset is in order, according to a study that shows that the pro-growth policies of the Corbett Administration have Pennsylvania rising quickly up the ranks. Overall, the study Rich States, Poor States, by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranks ...

PMA Bulletin — June 5, 2013

June 05, 2013 | Business Tax Relief | Labor Issues | Regulatory Reform

Corbett Policies Spur PA Economic Resurgence Over the years, Pennsylvania hasn’t been an exemplar for job creation and economic growth. A new mindset is in order, according to a study that shows that the pro-growth policies of the Corbett Administration have Pennsylvania rising quickly up the ranks. Overall, the study Rich States, Poor States, by ...

PMA Bulletin — May 8, 2013

May 08, 2013 | Labor Issues | Workforce/Education

Tom Corbett: The More Jobs Governor Gaining a political advantage by taking an opponent’s remark out of context dates back as far as politics itself. Even politics needs its limits though. Twisting Governor Corbett’s recent comments about how drug abuse narrows the field of qualified workers is beyond even the political pale. Drug abuse is ...

PMA Bulletin — February 27, 2013

Corbett Budget Keeps Government Focused on Core Functions Over the next two weeks, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees will continue holding budget hearings on the proposed FY 2013-14 spending plan Governor Tom Corbett unveiled on February 5. Here’s to trusting that when the hearings end on March 7, lawmakers conclude, as we have, ...