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Elections law supporters start second committee to defend it
The referendum effort against the state’s controversial new election law is now facing a two-pronged opposition, as a second political action committee filed paperwork this week to fight the referendum.
Congress introduces wide variety of labor and employment bills
Bills are being introduced at a brisk pace at both the federal and state levels. While Congress focuses on President Obama’s recently enacted health care laws, many new labor and employment reform bills are being considered, including one sponsored by Congressman Jeff Flake, an Arizona Republican.
Christian Palmer talks about the state’s fight with the feds over ‘card check’
Yellow Sheet Report assistant editor Christian Palmer talks about Arizona's fight with the National Labor Relations Board over the recently passed Prop. 113.
Feds to AZ: Stand down on secret ballot prop
The National Labor Relations Board has told Horne it will sue if the state recognizes the passage of Prop 113, which won 60 percent of the vote in November.
Top 10 legal stories of 2010: matching funds, employer sanctions, tuition tax credits
The nation’s attention often focused on Arizona court cases in 2010, with several of the state’s high-profile lawsuits landing on the docket of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Out-of-state group backs effort to require secret ballot in union votes
The fate of a ballot measure that would require secret ballots to form unions may hinge on whether voters think unions or employers are bigger bullies to workers.
Union ballot measure supporters raise $650,000
Proposition 113 is a battle of powerful interests, pitting the business community against labor unions. But so far, only the supporters are spending any money.
Lawmakers send anti-union measure to November ballot – Day 3
Lawmakers have sent a constitutional amendment to the November ballot that would guarantee workers the right to a secret vote when they decide whether to unionize.
SOS to accept ballot arguments for anti-union measure
The Secretary of State will accept pro and con arguments regarding a proposal that seeks to guarantee people's right to a secret ballot in forming a union.
Lawmakers give preliminary OK to anti-union measure – Day 2
The Senate and the House gave preliminary approval Aug. 10 to a measure seeking to guarantee the right of a secret ballot in union elections. The proposal, expected to be on the Nov. 2 ballot as Proposition 113, is meant to be a preemptive strike against possible federal legislation that would make it easier for organizers to form unions.
Lawmakers advance secret-ballot measure -Day 1
In almost staccato fashion, Senate and House committees on Aug. 9 approved new legislation aimed at guaranteeing people's right to a secret ballot in union elections. Gov. Jan Brewer called the ninth special session this term to fix the anti-union ballot measure, which the courts earlier ruled unconstitutional.
