Outdated labor laws have hampered our fundamental right to join together and negotiate for better wages, benefits and working conditions. The Protecting the Right to Organize Act will empower America’s workers and make our economy work for working people.
State Representative Ed Massey has filed a bill, House Bill 258, to change the Kentucky Teachers Retirement Pension plan for teachers hired after Jan. 1, 2022. While Massey has some soothing words — as do others — do not be deceived. This is definitely an inferior retirement, and the opening salvo in a game of divide and conquer.
Frankfort, KY — Conservative voices across the country are joining those in Kentucky expressing anger with U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, including one notable voice calling for McConnell to step down as minority leader.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports conservative media hosts Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh are joining the growing number of Kentucky Republicans expressing frustration at McConnell.
Heretofore, I’ve confined my evangelical ardor to the labor movement and politics. I’m adding COVID-19 to that list because my wife, Melinda, and I are among the lucky survivors.
I don’t get people who won’t mask, socially distance, sanitize and wash their hands, and avoid crowded places.
