Episode 32: Vinnie Vernuccio Discusses Janus v. AFSCME

On the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart and Vinne Vernuccio, a senior fellow with Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, MI, discuss a current Supreme Court case, Janus v. AFSCME, and the impact it could have on public employee unions.

Is Collective Bargaining a Constitutional Right?

John Hendrickson: Based on the opinion of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals collective bargaining is not a right.

Scott Walker Touts Big, Bold Reforms at Urbandale Announcement Tour Stop

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker discussed big and bold reforms he accomplished in his state as a blueprint for the nation to follow as he asked for support.

You Can’t Make Me Join a Union!

The old Groucho Marx line, “Please accept my resignation. I don’t want…

Iowans Should Demand Transparency Concerning Union Negotiations

We must push to bring transparency to union negotiations for Iowa. State employees work for taxpayers who have a right to know what is going on.

Will Heads Roll at the IRS?

Terminating employees at the IRS who were involved in targeting conservative groups may be easier said than done due to federal rules established as a result of public employee unions.

Iowa State Employees Still Pay Nothing for Health Insurance

While the Iowa State employees arbitration saves some money they still don’t have to pay anything toward their health insurance unlike the private sector.

NEA Representation Voted Down at University of Vermont

Office workers at the University of Vermont vote down the local National Education Association (NEA) bid to organize them on a 443-189 vote.

The Stimulus WORKED! For Public Employee Unions

The Des Moines Register in Sunday’s editorial claimed that the stimulus worked. If so it did only for public employee unions, not the American taxpayer.

WI Supremes: Collective Bargaining Law Active; Maryann Sumi A Usurper

From Madison, Wisconsin’s ABC affiliate WKOW: MADISON (WKOW) — The state Supreme…

The Hubris of The Des Moines Register: Iowa House Republicans Should Bow to Mike Gronstal

The editorial in Saturday’s Des Moines Register, “Politics over problem-solving” demonstrates a…

The Untold Story of State Government

By State Senator Paul McKinley Are you aware of the untold story…

Expected Behavior From Wisconsin Union Protestors After Assembly GOP Passes Labor Bill

After the budget repair bill (that eliminates collective bargaining for public employees)…

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker: “We’ve Got to Make a Commitment to the Future”

Governor Scott Walker (R-WI) talks with Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren about…

Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn Comments on Public Demonstrations

DES MOINES – Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Matt Strawn issued the…

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s Position on Public Unions in Line With Most Americans

With Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and the Republican-led Wisconsin Legislature (with Wisconsin…