Category Archives: Economy

The Danger of Micro-Unions

Posted on November 1, 2012 by matt ohern

Recent rulings by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have serious implications for business owners across Virginia.  The NLRB now permits labor unions to form bargaining units from specialized areas of a company rather than the traditional rule of allowing … Continue reading →

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New Poll Reveals Divisions Based on Misinformation

Posted on November 1, 2012 by matt ohern

(Publisher’s note:  This is a fascinating survey and analysis and is important to understanding the divisions in our country over issues facing us.  The survey was conducted by a telecommunications firm inRichmond,VA and the results are important.  The whole analysis … Continue reading →

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Major Attempt to Silence Pork Producers

Posted on October 19, 2012 by matt ohern

(Publisher’s note:Gary Baise is a nationally respected environmental attorney living in Virginia and he owns a family farm in Illinois. Virginia is a major pork producing state and this article shows the pending impact on this industry from the lawsuit … Continue reading →

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Job Creation is Slow in Today’s Economy

Posted on October 4, 2012 by matt ohern

(This column ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch on Labor Day.  It is reprinted here with permission.  Dr Chris Chmura is the leading private sector economist in Virginia.) Labor Day celebrates the contribution of workers to America. But many people … Continue reading →

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Virginia Public Employees Fare Better than Private Employees

Posted on September 21, 2012 by matt ohern

Virginia has largely, although not completely, avoided the trap of public-sector compensation that in many states far exceeds that in the private sector—a contributing factor in excessive spending in those states and at the national level. A recent analysis for … Continue reading →

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