Another Hidden Agenda:
The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace

Posted on April 30th, 2008

American Rights at Work has the scoop on one of the latest wolves in sheeps’ clothing. Ironically, it’s called the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. In reality, it’s just a coalition against the rights of American workers to organize or associate freely.

And they’re running ads trying to convince unsuspecting Americans that collective bargaining should be as unattainable as possible. And why not? After all, millions of American workers wouldn’t want to be able to enjoy the healthcare and economic security we as Union members enjoy, would they?

But seriously, CDW is merely a front group for business interests that know it will be just that much harder to exploit American workers in a world where they have a right to the benefits of legislation like the EFCA (Employee Free Choice Act). That’s why they’re lobbying not just the government, but also the unsuspecting public to stop the EFCA from passing.

Don’t be taken by the lie.

The EFCA guarantees American workers the right to choose the benefits of Union representation simply by having a majority of workers choose. No drawn out, expensive elections. No corporate threats or coercion. Just the right of the majority of workers to choose what they want.

Now that you know it’s a lie, let other people (especially those who don’t have good Union jobs) know why the EFCA is vital to the economic survival of everyday people.

In addition to being aware of this propaganda and telling everyone else who needs to know, please consider supporting a candidate for President who will support the rights of working people to make a real living, namely by supporting passage of the Employee Free Choice Act. And continue to let your Congressional representatives know you support the EFCA, too.

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Filed under: 2008 Presidential election, exposing anti-union propoganda, rights, unionism

The Truth about TAW

Posted on April 27th, 2008

TAW = Temporary Alternative Work

It’s what happens when an employee suffers a workplace injury or illness and is given work restrictions. The company may decide you can still work with your injury, but they may modify your work assignment to comply with a doctor’s recommendation.

Often when this happens, a worker’s pay rate and work hours (i.e. limiting overtime) are modified as well. I’ve heard many reports from other workers – and this past week, I experienced it myself – that UPS management attempts to discourage medical treatment for workplace injuries by informing workers of the possibility of losing wages while on a modified work assignment.

What they might not tell you is you’re entitled to extra compensation to help make up the difference between your normal pay and your TAW pay. That’s under Pennsylvania Workers Compensation law.

If the company modifies your work or pay rate in a way that reduces your wages, as the victim of a workplace injury or illness you have the right to be compensated for that wage reduction. It’s just one of the many rights you’ll learn more about if you get a chance to read the Guide to PA Workers Comp published by Willig, Williams and Davidson.

Too many of us get bullied by management in this and other ways. They have a vested interest in not spending money on injured workers, but we can make sure they have an even bigger interest in making sure injured workers are properly taken care of. We can do this by educating ourselves as to our rights at work.

If you have questions about your rights as an injured worker, you can contact Willig, Williams and Davidson to get more information by clicking here.

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Primary Day in PA

Posted on April 22nd, 2008

The polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. So if you’re eligible, make sure to get out and vote today.

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Filed under: 2008 Presidential election, elections, politics

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