Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.980 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 20072008-08-16T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/40959Congress weighs worker-choice bantag:opencongress.org,2008-08-16:/commentary/26824022008-08-16T00:00:00ZThe Union News.
... Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) (which forces unionization on state and municipal police, fire and EMS personnel) or the elimination of workers' choice to refrain from paying dues in Right-to-Work states. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theunionnews.blogspot.com/2008/08/congress-weighs-worker-choice-ban.html">Go to article</a> WORKERS IN 22 STATES MAY BE FORCED TO JOIN UNIONS AS BILL IN ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-15:/commentary/26774522008-08-15T00:00:00Zemployerreport.com
... Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) (which forces unionization on state and municipal police, fire and EMS personnel) or the elimination of workers' choice to refrain from paying dues in Right-to-Work states. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://employerreport.blogspot.com/2008/08/workers-in-22-states-may-be-forced-to.html">Go to article</a> Congress Proposes Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Workerstag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/26374282008-08-07T00:00:00ZAFSCME Information Highway
A bill in the current Congress, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), would provide collective bargaining rights for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afscmeinfocenter.org/2008/08/congress_proposes_collective_b.htm">Go to article</a> Ron Paul Democrat seeks House seat in 1st CD of South Carolinatag:opencongress.org,2008-07-27:/commentary/25614072008-07-27T00:00:00ZRon Paul Forums
What is your position on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980, SB 2123)? Backers say this act would give firefighters and police officers basic collective bargaining rights and establish federal minimum ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=148089">Go to article</a> Colorado labor law: The perfect political stormtag:opencongress.org,2008-07-17:/commentary/26106072008-07-17T00:00:00ZRational Review » RRND Commentary
HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives, and is winding its way through the Senate, would require state and local governments to bargain collectively with public safety employees, including law ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rationalreview.com/content/49141">Go to article</a> Labor Lawstag:opencongress.org,2008-07-17:/commentary/25071822008-07-17T00:00:00ZLabor Laws
HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives, and is winding its way through Labor Laws At the same time, funding for the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division, which enforces minimum wage, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://labor-laws.blogspot.com/2008/07/labor-laws_17.html">Go to article</a> Fed's making our labor laws even more complicated!tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-17:/commentary/25071812008-07-17T00:00:00ZLIBERTARIAN PARTY OF COLORADO BLOG
Just when you thought that Colorado labor law is complicated enough, the federal government has decided to get into the act. HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives, and is winding its way through. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lpcolorado.blogs.com/lpcolorado/2008/07/feds-making-our-labor-laws-even-more-complicated.html">Go to article</a> Colorado labor law: The perfect political stormtag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/commentary/25071802008-07-16T00:00:00ZLiberty For All
HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives, and is winding its way through the Senate, would require state and local governments to bargain collectively with public safety employees, including law ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.libertyforall.net/?p=1367">Go to article</a> Labor Lawstag:opencongress.org,2008-07-03:/commentary/24647792008-07-03T00:00:00ZLabor Laws
HR 980 would create a new federal bureaucracy with powers to regulate labor relations at both the state and local . Labor Laws For California I felt that Harry Payne was a little too deferential to employers when enforcing labor laws. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://labor-laws.blogspot.com/2008/07/labor-laws_03.html">Go to article</a> Labor Lawstag:opencongress.org,2008-07-01:/commentary/24430162008-07-01T00:00:00ZLabor Laws
HR 980 would create a new federal bureaucracy with powers to regulate labor relations at both the state and local . Participants in the two-year internship program are protected by labor laws as companies are required to sign employment ...<br /><br /><a href="http://labor-laws.blogspot.com/2008/07/labor-laws.html">Go to article</a> Labor Lawstag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/commentary/24383812008-06-29T00:00:00ZLabor Laws
HR 980 would create a new federal bureaucracy with powers to regulate labor relations at both the state and local . Similarly, the bill would allow the State Commissioner of Labor or the New York City Comptroller to seek to debar ...<br /><br /><a href="http://labor-laws.blogspot.com/2008/06/labor-laws_29.html">Go to article</a> Labor Lawstag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/commentary/23972712008-06-26T00:00:00ZLabor Laws
HR 980 would create a new federal bureaucracy with powers to regulate labor relations at both the state and local . Labor Laws Illinois The $51 million dollar Aqua tower in Newport is likely to become the first to comply with the city's ...<br /><br /><a href="http://labor-laws.blogspot.com/2008/06/labor-laws_26.html">Go to article</a> Colorado's Labor Peace Act exposedtag:opencongress.org,2008-06-25:/commentary/23906232008-06-25T00:00:00ZThe Union News.
HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives , and is winding its way through the Senate, would require state and local governments to bargain collectively with public safety employees, including law ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theunionnews.blogspot.com/2008/06/colorados-labor-peace-act-exposed.html">Go to article</a> Feinsteins reply to ccw.tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/commentary/24024282008-06-24T00:00:00ZCalguns.net - 2nd Amend. Politics and Laws
Thank you for contacting me to express your support for Senator David Vitter's (R-LA) amendment to the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007" (HR 980). I appreciate hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=107509">Go to article</a> Colorado Labor Law: the Perfect Political Stormtag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/commentary/23404792008-06-16T00:00:00ZIndependence Institute - Publications
HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives, and is winding its way through the Senate, would require state and local governments to bargain collectively with public safety employees, including law ...<br /><br /><a href="http://i2i.org/main/article.php?article_id=1486">Go to article</a> HR 980 Legislative Alerttag:opencongress.org,2008-06-07:/commentary/23178912008-06-07T00:00:00ZFraternal Order of Police
At this writing, the staffs of Senators Judd Gregg (R-NH), the bill sponsor, and Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and lead cosponsor of HR 980, are working ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.countyfop.org/?p=9">Go to article</a> Difficult times (How to make a video) altering how some people shop -tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-04:/commentary/23178922008-06-04T00:00:00Zhow to make a video
Police, firefighter unions: Agreed, 69-29, to debate a bill (HR 980) granting limited union rights to police, firefighters, corrections officers and how to make a video ...How Sweet! Bush Gives Obama a Gift New York MagazineHow Healthy ...<br /><br /><a href="http://z3.apdindia.org/how-to-make-a-video/2008/05/difficult-times-how-to-make-a-video-altering-how-some-people-shop.php">Go to article</a> Senate Dems set union threat v. GOPtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-31:/commentary/22588842008-05-31T00:00:00ZThe Union News.
... the Davis-Bacon Act; legislation to expand collective-bargaining rights for firefighters and other public safety employees (HR 980); and an unemployment insurance extension and a moratorium on seven proposed Medicaid regulations. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theunionnews.blogspot.com/2008/05/senate-dems-set-union-threat-v-gop.html">Go to article</a> 05/22/2008 BlueNote 37-3tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-24:/commentary/22332162008-05-24T00:00:00ZiContact: Top Community Articles
Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, welcomed the results in a procedural vote on the Senate floor, which voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to debate on HR 980, the "Public ...<br /><br /><a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/nuparadigm/newsletters/bluenote/posts/05-22-2008-bluenote-37-32">Go to article</a> The Congress: HR980tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-21:/commentary/22229682008-05-21T00:00:00ZDaily Worker Online
HR 980): The Senate voted 69-29 to take up a bill granting limited union rights to police, firefighters and other public safety personnel in all states. Is this a good thing? well, it the organizations are allowed, hate that term, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.communistleague.us/dwo/2008/05/congress-hr980.html">Go to article</a> Lion of Senate sidelined, union agenda stallstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-20:/commentary/22162932008-05-20T00:00:00ZThe Union News.
Kennedy’s unexpected absence from the Senate has extinguished hopes of passing a bill that would extend collective-bargaining rights to public safety employees (HR 980) and of resolving differences between the House and Senate versions ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theunionnews.blogspot.com/2008/05/lion-of-senate-sidelined-union-agenda.html">Go to article</a> The United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Re: The Public ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/commentary/22332172008-05-19T00:00:00ZMesa Police Association
Re: The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, HR 980 Dear Senator: On behalf of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) representing more than 238000 law enforcement officers throughout the United States, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mesampa.com/blog/?p=30">Go to article</a> The Congress: HR 980tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/commentary/22160972008-05-19T00:00:00ZLobotero's Weblog
(HR 980): The Senate voted 69-29 to take up a bill granting limited union rights to police, firefighters and other public safety personnel in all states. Is this a good thing? well, it the organizations are allowed, hate that term, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lobotero.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/the-congress-hr-980/">Go to article</a> Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendmenttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-17:/commentary/22241012008-05-17T00:00:00ZMunz's Place
-- Action needed right away! Gun Owners of America 8001 Forbes Place Suite 102 Springfield VA 22151 Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has filed a pro-gun amendment to HR 980, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://themunz.blogspot.com/2008/05/senator-vitter-to-offer-concealed-carry.html">Go to article</a> Collective Bargaining Bill Delayed By Partisanshiptag:opencongress.org,2008-05-16:/commentary/22060372008-05-16T00:00:00ZIAFF RSS News Service
May 16, 2008 -- After an historic 69-29 cloture vote to bring the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980/S.2123) on the floor of the US Senate for debate, presidential politics, partisanship and the Senate's arcane ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iaff.org/08News/051608CB.htm">Go to article</a> Work on First Responders Bargaining Rights Bill Delayedtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-16:/commentary/22687802008-05-16T00:00:00ZSENATUS
Further work on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) has been delayed after Democratic leaders chose to withdraw today’s scheduled cloture votes. The simple reason for the delay is that the cloture motions would ...<br /><br /><a href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/work-on-first-responders-bargaining-rights-bill-delayed/">Go to article</a> Democrats drop first-responder billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-16:/commentary/22386262008-05-16T00:00:00Zachromatism
I notice there are many views conceivable this subject," Kennedy articulated. "We'll attempt to office absent an compact instance plus make one`s way."------Credible the Net:Fee is HR 980. Words: http://thomas.loc.gov.<br /><br /><a href="http://areaccome.blogspot.com/2008/05/democrats-drop-first-responder-bill.html">Go to article</a> H.R.980tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22047012008-05-15T19:16:14ZOpenCongress
<strong class="keyword">H.R.980</strong> Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 introduced Feb. 11, 2007 7 articles <br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h980/show">Go to article</a> Saying No to Forced Unionization and Card Checktag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22048652008-05-15T00:00:00ZNew portal: economy the best weblog agregator...
Senator Jim DeMint is pushing back against federally mandated collective bargaining for local firefighters and law enforcement officers as embraced in HR 980, which the Senate is debating this week. From DeMint's news release, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://economy.nuovoportale.com/saying-no-to-forced-unionization-and-card-check/">Go to article</a> Democrats drop first-responder billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22047002008-05-15T00:00:00ZThe Liberty Lounge Political Forums
"We'll try to work out an orderly process and proceed." ___. On the Net:. Bill is HR 980. Text: http://thomas.loc.gov. source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080516/ap_on_go_co/police_unions [link]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/30711-democrats-drop-first-responder-bill.html">Go to article</a> Democrats drop first-responder bill (AP)tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22029952008-05-15T00:00:00Zanaplasty
I make out there are assorted views possible this query," Kennedy uttered. "We'll endeavour to duty absent an shipshape context plus make a journey."___Conceivable the Net:Fee is HR 980. Contents: http://thomas.loc.gov.<br /><br /><a href="http://raditnicsrepert.blogspot.com/2008/05/democrats-drop-first-responder-bill-ap.html">Go to article</a> Support the troopstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22029932008-05-15T00:00:00Zreidblog
Today, the Senate debated the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), a bill strengthening the collective bargaining powers of firefighters, police officers, and first responders. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.reidreport.com/2008/05/support-troops.html">Go to article</a> Comment on Open thread 5/15 by MaxGrobniktag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22029922008-05-15T00:00:00ZComments for WE Blog
HR 980 requires states to allow public safety employees to form unions. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?tab=summary&bill=h110-980. Now, you Libs who put all your faith in Nanny Government to take care of you, somehow see the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/open-thread-515/#comment-349272">Go to article</a> Democrats drop first-responder billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22108372008-05-15T00:00:00ZThe Liberty Lounge Political Forums
"We'll try to work out an orderly process and proceed." ___. On the Net:. Bill is HR 980. Text: http://thomas.loc.gov. source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080516/ap_on_go_co/police_unions [link]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/showthread.php?t=30711">Go to article</a> Senate: Let first responders unionize (AP)tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22048662008-05-14T00:00:00Zcamp
"Assuming HR 980 were presented to the President, his superior advisers would exhort that he give the thumbs down to the value."On the contrary Bring up Canterbury, president of the Neighbourly Plan of Control, put into words President ...<br /><br /><a href="http://archaayasciih.blogspot.com/2008/05/senate-let-first-responders-unionize-ap.html">Go to article</a> GOP Uses GI Bill As A ?Political Gimmick? On Senate Floor To ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22029962008-05-14T00:00:00Zleftword: The Best Liberal Blog Posts
Today, the Senate debated the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), a bill strengthening the collective bargaining powers of firefighters, police officers, and first responders. At noon, the Senate quickly ...<br /><br /><a href="http://leftword.blogdig.net/archives/articles/May2008/14/GOP_Uses_GI_Bill_As_A__Political_Gimmick__On_Senate_Floor_To_Thwart_Passage_Of_First_Responder_Legislation.html">Go to article</a> City Officials Urge the Senate to Vote 'NO' on Mandatory ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22029942008-05-14T00:00:00Zmcmillion & Hirtensteiner, LLP - Labor News
"Our opposition to HR 980/S. 2123 has nothing to do with our support for or against collective bargaining," said Donald J. Borut, NLC executive director. "Instead, we are against this unprecedented expansion of federal government power ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mcmillion-hirtensteiner.com/labor-news/2008/05/city-officials-urge-senate-to-vote-no.html">Go to article</a> Morning Bell: The Municipal Government Bankruptcy Enhancement Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22029912008-05-14T00:00:00ZThe Foundry
Yesterday the Senate voted to end debate on a bill that requires police officers, firefighters and other first responders across the nation to submit to collectively bargaining. Before the Senate votes on final passage of the bill later ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.heritage.org/2008/05/14/morning-bell-the-municipal-government-bankruptcy-enhancement-act/">Go to article</a> GOP Uses GI Bill As A ‘Political Gimmick’ On Senate Floor To ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/21998712008-05-14T00:00:00ZMore About Politics
Today, the Senate debated the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), a bill strengthening the collective bargaining powers of firefighters, police officers, and first responders. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://moreaboutpolitics.info/moreaboutpolitics/?p=12061">Go to article</a> Supermajority of Senators Vote to Consider Cooperation Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/21998702008-05-14T00:00:00ZWest Coast 911
In a remarkable show of bipartisan support for the IAFF and its members, 69 senators voted May 13 to consider HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. The 69-29 vote on the motion to proceed permits the Senate to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://westcoast911.com/wp/2008/05/13/supermajority-of-senators-vote-to-consider-cooperation-act/">Go to article</a> GOP Uses GI Bill As A ‘Political Gimmick’ On Senate Floor To ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/21998692008-05-14T00:00:00ZUS Presidential race 2008 real-time !
Today, the Senate debated the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), a bill strengthening the collective bargaining powers of firefighters, police officers, and first responders. At noon, the Senate quickly ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.electionbid2008.com/?p=116484">Go to article</a> Today in Washington DC - May 14, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/21998682008-05-14T00:00:00ZARRA News Service
On The Floor: The Senate resumed consideration of a bill (HR 980) that would allow first responders to unionize in any municipality with a population over 5000. The bill would override a number of state laws. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2008/05/today-in-washington-d-c-may-14-2008.html">Go to article</a> Help out and support your 2nd Amendment rights.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/21998652008-05-14T00:00:00ZWWW.SKINHEADS.NET Forums
Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has filed a pro-gun amendment to HR 980, and it could be voted on as early as tomorrow! This amendment would protect the right of citizens to carry concealed weapons (outside of their home state) in states ...<br /><br /><a href="http://skinheads.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22400">Go to article</a> HR 980tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/21998642008-05-14T00:00:00ZPennsylvania Firearm Owners Association...
Yesterday I received an email from Gun Owners of America about: HR980-- Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment. (In Congress) SEE: www.gunowners.org ~BEST~ Bill-------------------><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pafoa.org/forum/general-2/23647-hr-980-a.html">Go to article</a> Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendmenttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/23404802008-05-14T00:00:00ZUSA Carry Forums
Received the following today. Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment -- Action needed right away! Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.usacarry.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2718">Go to article</a> Carry interstate, "Full faith and Credit"tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/23178932008-05-14T00:00:00ZThee RANT
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151. > Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408. > http://www.gunowners.org. > > Tuesday, May 13, 2008. > > > Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has filed a pro-gun amendment to HR 980, and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theerant.yuku.com/topic/4237">Go to article</a> Public Safety Bargaining Rights Bill | Debate Takes Angry Turntag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22687822008-05-14T00:00:00ZSENATUS
The fairly congenial nature of the debate thus far on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) has officially derailed. Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) was spitting mad after Minority Leader McConnell (R-KY) apparently ...<br /><br /><a href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/public-safety-bargaining-rights-bill-debate-takes-angry-turn/">Go to article</a> Cloture Filed on Public Safety Officials’ Bargaining Rights Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22687812008-05-14T00:00:00ZSENATUS
Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) has filed a cloture motion on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) and the Senate substitute amendment to that bill. The Senate substitute amendment contains the Senate’s version of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/cloture-filed-on-public-safety-officials-bargaining-rights-bill/">Go to article</a> Legislative Alert: AWF WILL RATE Final Passage of HR 980, Forced ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22193812008-05-14T00:00:00ZAlliance for Worker Freedom - All RSS
Legislative Alert: AWF WILL RATE Final Passage of HR 980, Forced Bargaining Bill.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.workerfreedom.org/index.php?content=980willrte">Go to article</a> Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendmenttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22084432008-05-14T00:00:00ZUSA Carry Forums
Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has filed a pro-gun amendment to HR 980, and it could be voted on as early as tomorrow! This amendment would protect the right of citizens to carry concealed weapons (outside of their home state) in states ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.usacarry.com/forums/2nd-amendment-issues/2718-concealed-carry-reciprocity-amendment.html">Go to article</a> THOMPSON PRESSES FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS FOR ALL FRONT ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/23644802008-05-13T00:00:00ZWar on Terror - Homeland Security
The following information was released by the US House Select Committee on Homeland Security: Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement in reaction to the Senate's action on HR ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&orgId=574&topicId=25151&docId=l:790803537&isRss=true">Go to article</a> Senate: Let first responders unionizetag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21998672008-05-13T00:00:00ZPolitics | AP | Huffington Post Wires
"If HR 980 were presented to the President, his senior advisers would recommend that he veto the bill." But Chuck Canterbury, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said President Bush has assured the FOP that he will sign the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20080513/police-unions">Go to article</a> Veto Threat Issued on Public Safety Bargaining Rights Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21998662008-05-13T00:00:00ZSENATUS
The Administration strongly opposes this Act because its severe intrusions on State sovereignty and emergency management conflict with the fundamental principles of federalism. If HR 980 were presented to the President, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2008/05/13/veto-threat-issued-on-public-safety-bargaining-rights-bill/">Go to article</a> Supermajority of Senators Vote to Consider Cooperation Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21985472008-05-13T00:00:00ZIAFF RSS News Service
MAy 13, 2008 -- In a remarkable show of bipartisan support for the IAFF and its members, 69 senators voted May 13 to consider HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. The 69-29 vote on the motion to proceed permits ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iaff.org/08News/051308CB.htm">Go to article</a> One fell swooptag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21985462008-05-13T00:00:00ZThe Official Weblog of EFF
The House already passed the measure (HR 980) in 2007 by a vote of 314-97. The bill has 11 Republican co-sponsors in the Senate, which may signal enough bipartisan support to ensure its passage. President Bush has vowed a veto. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.libertylive.org/blog_main/post.php?post_id=538">Go to article</a> Today in Washington DC - May 13, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21985452008-05-13T00:00:00ZARRA News Service
Following those votes, the Senate will vote on final passage of the flood insurance bill (S.2284and on cloture on the motion to proceed to a collective bargaining bill for first responders (HR 980). The House: Expected to finally take ...<br /><br /><a href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2008/05/today-in-washington-d-c-may-13-2008.html">Go to article</a> Senate Agrees to Consider Public Safety Bargaining Rights Legislationtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21985442008-05-13T00:00:00ZSENATUS
The Senate has agreed to a procedural (cloture) motion to begin debate on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) by a vote of 69 (Y) to 29 (N). The motion required 60 affirmative votes to pass. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2008/05/13/senate-agrees-to-consider-public-safety-bargaining-rights-legislation/">Go to article</a> Calling the Shotstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21985432008-05-13T00:00:00ZNew portal: economy the best weblog agregator...
The Senate today voted 69-29 to invoke cloture on HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, to impose collective bargaining on state and local firefighters and law-enforcement officers. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://economy.nuovoportale.com/calling-the-shots/">Go to article</a> We Are Getting Closertag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21985422008-05-13T00:00:00Zthewatchdesk
"If HR 980 were presented to the President, his senior advisers would recommend that he veto the bill." But Chuck Canterbury, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said President Bush has assured the FOP that he will sign the bill ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41535">Go to article</a> GOA - Immediate Action NEEDEDtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21985412008-05-13T00:00:00ZThe Firearms Forum.Com
Please support the Vitter amendment to HR 980. This amendment will protect the right of citizens to carry firearms outside of their home state without violating the rights of other states. Thus, the Vitter language masterfully protects ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=46060">Go to article</a> Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendmenttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21985392008-05-13T00:00:00ZTheFiringLine Forums
Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has filed a pro-gun amendment to HR 980, and it could be voted on as early as tomorrow! This amendment would protect the right of citizens to carry concealed weapons (outside of their home state) in states ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=294412">Go to article</a> REP. THOMPSON PRESSES FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS FOR ALL ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/23506422008-05-13T00:00:00ZWar on Terror - Homeland Security
The House Homeland Security Committee issued the following statement: Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement in reaction to the Senate's action on HR 980, the Public Safety ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&orgId=574&topicId=25151&docId=l:792896033&isRss=true">Go to article</a> ConservaBlogs.comtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/23404812008-05-13T00:00:00Zjohn mccain: election news
Teachers Union Torpedos $13.2 Million Grant for Kids. Posted: 13 May 2008 12:33 PM CDT. Remember, Teachers are all about the kids… but too bad their union isn’t. The Daily News in Longview, Washington That $13.2 million grant Washington ...<br /><br /><a href="http://john-mccain-election-news.blogspot.com/2008/05/conservablogscom_13.html">Go to article</a> Concealed Carry Reciprocity In Congress!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/23028562008-05-13T00:00:00ZScott's Blog
Please support the Vitter amendment to HR 980. This amendment will protect the right of citizens to carry firearms outside of their home state without violating the rights of other states. Thus, the Vitter language masterfully ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dsscheibe.blogspot.com/2008/05/concealed-carry-reciprocity-in-congress.html">Go to article</a> Senate: Let first responders unionize (AP)tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/22588852008-05-13T00:00:00Zapocope
WASHINGTON - The Parliament doable Tuesday gave introductory authority to a price that would afford the law personnel, firefighters with the addition of succeeding additional culminating responders the exactly to unionize however ...<br /><br /><a href="http://localotym.blogspot.com/2008/05/senate-let-first-responders-unionize-ap.html">Go to article</a> Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendmenttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/22241022008-05-13T00:00:00ZWayne's Multiply Site
Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment -- Action needed right away! Gun Owners of America 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102 Springfield, VA 22151 (703)321-8585. Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has ...<br /><br /><a href="http://whazard.multiply.com/journal/item/28/Senator_Vitter_To_Offer_Concealed_Carry_Reciprocity_Amendment">Go to article</a> CCW Reciprocity Amendment - Please support(merged)tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/22241002008-05-13T00:00:00ZDefensiveCarry Concealed Carry Forum
Below is email I received today from GOA. Please contact your elected reps and ask them to support this. :wink: - Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment -- Action needed right away! ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulletin/concealed-carry-issues-discussions/49412-ccw-reciprocity-amendment-please-support-merged.html">Go to article</a> IMPORTANT VOTE TOMORROW!!!!!!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/commentary/21985402008-05-12T00:00:00ZTHEE RANT
HR 980 LEGISLATIVE ALERT: The Senate will be holding the first procedural vote on HR 980, our collective bargaining bill, tomorrow!!! CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION:<br /><br /><a href="http://theerant.yuku.com/topic/4158">Go to article</a> Do Senators Pay Union Dues, Or Do The Unions Pay Senators?tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-10:/commentary/22048672008-05-10T00:00:00ZTrue North
On Monday, May 12, the US Senate is scheduled to begin consideration of the mandatory collective bargaining legislation, the Public Safety Employer - Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980/S. 2123). This legislation would preempt ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.looktruenorth.com/limited-government/policy/47-policy/3013-do-senators-pay-union-dues-or-do-the-unions-pay-senators.html">Go to article</a> NLC Warns of Collective Bargaining Legislationtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/22062742008-05-09T00:00:00ZRochester Concerned Taxpayers
On Monday, May 12, the US Senate is scheduled to begin consideration of the mandatory collective bargaining legislation, the Public Safety Employer -Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980/S. 2123). NLC strongly opposes this ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rochestertaxpayers.org/rochester/2008/05/09/nlc-warns-of-collective-bargaining-legislation/">Go to article</a> Flood Insurance Bill | Durbin Amendment, Schedule Updatetag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21750552008-05-08T00:00:00ZSENATUS
Also being scheduled for Tuesday is an unrelated cloture vote on another bill, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980), which deals with collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by local and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/flood-insurance-bill-durbin-amendment-schedule-update/">Go to article</a> Big Labor’s Stanglehold on Local Governmenttag:opencongress.org,2008-03-26:/commentary/18912902008-03-26T00:00:00ZRight to Work Blog
The House of Representatives passed the Police and Firefighter Monopoly Bargaining Act (HR 980) which would virtually ensure that Big Labor bosses are granted monopoly bargaining status for local and state police, firefighters, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nrtwc.org/blog/archives/328">Go to article</a> Supermajority of Senators Vote to Consider Cooperation Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-02-22:/commentary/22408252008-02-22T00:00:00ZForsyth County Firefighters Association 4230
May 13, 2008 – In a remarkable show of bipartisan support for the IAFF and its members, 69 senators voted May 13 to consider HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. The 69-29 vote on the motion to proceed permits ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iaff4230.org/?p=43">Go to article</a> Sneaking in the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-12-15:/commentary/14652772007-12-15T00:00:00ZOmnibusting
Democrats may attempt to insert the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) — legislation that would force all state and local governments to collectively bargain with police officers, firefighters, and emergency ...<br /><br /><a href="http://omnibusting.com/2007/12/15/sneaking-in-the-public-safety-employer-employee-cooperation-act/">Go to article</a> NVFC Shirks Responsibilitytag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/commentary/14652752007-12-14T00:00:00ZRight to Work Blog
Recently, an article by James Sherk of the Heritage Foundation about the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) has been published in a number of newspapers across the country. The stated goal of HR 980 is, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nrtwc.org/blog/archives/273">Go to article</a> Cooperationtag:opencongress.org,2007-11-18:/commentary/14652782007-11-18T00:00:00ZPerfection Skills
HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan 314-97 vote on July 17, 2007. 4th Cooperation Cup 5 on 5 tournament 1P Team(players on the left): Urawa Bulls ...<br /><br /><a href="http://perfectionskills.blogspot.com/2007/11/cooperation.html">Go to article</a> Forced Unionization Would Handcuff Firefighting Effortstag:opencongress.org,2007-11-09:/commentary/16247942007-11-09T00:00:00ZRight to Work Blog
The passage of HR 980, a bill that would would override state laws and make Big Labor bosses monopoly bargaining agents for local and state police, firefighters, county paramedics, and other public safety officers across America, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nrtwc.org/blog/archives/244">Go to article</a> Wiping Out Volunteer Firefighterstag:opencongress.org,2007-11-07:/commentary/14652762007-11-07T00:00:00ZDoug Bandow
If passed by the Senate, HR 980 would mandate unionization of EMTs, firefighters and policemen across America. States and localities who choose not to recognize public sector unions would face a federal override, with Washington setting ...<br /><br /><a href="http://conservablogs.com/bandow/?p=98">Go to article</a> Congress promotes unions over workerstag:opencongress.org,2007-10-29:/commentary/12921502007-10-29T00:00:00ZThe Union News.
That means helping unions and hurting workers. On the Senate agenda is the House-passed Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980). Several Republicans who don't want to appear...<br /><br /><a href="http://theunionnews.blogspot.com/2007/10/congress-promotes-unions-over-workers.html">Go to article</a> Unionization of Public...errr...Safetytag:opencongress.org,2007-10-21:/commentary/12921492007-10-21T00:00:00ZThe World of Politics
The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980), passed by the House in July and now before the Senate, threatens to put millions of Americans at greater risk of fire-related loss, injury, or death. By requiring every local ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theworldofpolitics.com/showthread.php?t=9716">Go to article</a> Police/Fire/EMS Bargaining acttag:opencongress.org,2007-10-17:/commentary/12447792007-10-17T00:00:00ZFirehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
HR 980 would endanger public safety by severely decreasing number of volunteer firefighters that currently protect thousands of small communities across America. A fact well understood and opposed by small community mayors and volunteer ...<br /><br /><a href="http://forums.firehouse.com/showthread.php?t=95094">Go to article</a> The summer that shook America: The threat and hidden agenda of ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/12589452007-10-03T00:00:00ZWorld Affairs Board
The House turned its back on the valiant Senate defense of the American people and passed it its own version of the "Pearl Harbor" Bill to support the Labor Lords HR 980". Does this vote suggest the first responders of public safety, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/political-discussions/40664-summer-shook-america-threat-hidden-agenda-labors-government.html">Go to article</a> The summer that shook America: The threat and hidden agenda of ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/12172352007-10-03T00:00:00ZWorld Affairs Board
The House turned its back on the valiant Senate defense of the American people and passed it its own version of the "Pearl Harbor" Bill to support the Labor Lords HR 980". Does this vote suggest the first responders of public safety, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/showthread.php?t=40664">Go to article</a> Public Safety Employer- Employee Cooperation Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-09-26:/commentary/11928472007-09-26T00:00:00Zthewatchdesk
Brothers and Sisters, its time to call you senators for support with this bill it has already passed through the senate as HR 980 we need your support to pass this through the senate this will allow public safety (Fire, EMS and Police) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34776&goto=newpost">Go to article</a> UNIONIZING THREATENS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTStag:opencongress.org,2007-09-26:/commentary/11928452007-09-26T00:00:00ZNCPA | Daily Policy Digest
The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980), passed by the House in July and now before the Senate, threatens to put millions of Americans at greater risk of fire-related loss, injury or death, says James Sherk, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?page=article&Article_ID=15062">Go to article</a> SP NERON inspires Aklan PNPtag:opencongress.org,2007-09-21:/commentary/21887972007-09-21T00:00:00Zonline schools
The House turned its back on the valiant Senate defense of the American people and passed it its own version of the "Pearl Harbor" Bill to support the Labor Lords HR 980." Does this vote suggest the first responders of public safety, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://os2c.centerofcontents.com/SP-NERON-inspires-Aklan-PNP/">Go to article</a> BLC: Learning the Guitartag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/commentary/11453812007-09-20T00:00:00Zonline schools
The House turned its back on the valiant Senate defense of the American people and passed it its own version of the "Pearl Harbor" Bill to support the Labor Lords HR 980." Does this vote suggest the first responders of public safety, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://os2a.centerofcontents.com/BLC-Learning-the-Guitar/">Go to article</a> Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 : report ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-15:/commentary/11131012007-09-15T00:00:00ZNew Materials in English
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor.<br /><br /><a href="http://antpac.lib.uci.edu/record=b3540733*eng">Go to article</a> The summer that shook the American workplace: The new threat and ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-13:/commentary/11088582007-09-13T00:00:00ZFor a Free Workplace
The House turned its back on the valiant Senate defense of the American people and passed it its own version of the "Pearl Harbor" Bill to support the Labor Lords HR 980". Does this vote suggest the first responders of public safety, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://againstuniontyranny.blogspot.com/2007/09/summer-that-shook-american-workplace.html">Go to article</a> BIG BROTHER TAKES OVERtag:opencongress.org,2007-09-07:/commentary/10824382007-09-07T00:00:00ZStephen, J. Cabot personal blog
The proposed bill, HR 980, would mandate the unionization of those aforementioned public sector workers; and if local governments refused to go along, they would be penalized, and the Federal government would impose unionization. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cabotinstitute.com/blog/index.php?/archives/113-BIG-BROTHER-TAKES-OVER.html">Go to article</a> Ready To Pay More Property Tax?tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-05:/commentary/10716922007-09-05T00:00:00ZSecular Apostate
So it is in the case of HR 980, which would effectively mandate unionization of emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and policemen across America. States and localities which refused to recognize public sector unions would face ...<br /><br /><a href="http://secularapostate.net/?p=308">Go to article</a> Public Safety Chillstag:opencongress.org,2007-09-04:/commentary/10716932007-09-04T00:00:00ZNews/Activism
Their goal is simple: Ram the Police and Firefighter Monopoly Bargaining Bill (HR 980) into law by any means necessary. Just before the August recess, under suspension of the rules, union-label politicians succeeded in passing the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890841/posts">Go to article</a> 08-31-2007 Lu Ebratt Director of Government Relations HR 980, the ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-02:/commentary/11241062007-09-02T00:00:00ZPCDSA - Pima County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
Fellow Officers: HR 980 (details below) is before the Senate , having had a successful vote in the House. It is important that we contact our US Senate, especially our Arizona Senators and demand their support of this very necessary ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pcdsa.com/2007/09/02/71/">Go to article</a> united state government office - george-bush-impeachment.infotag:opencongress.org,2007-08-29:/commentary/10716942007-08-29T00:00:00Zgeorge-bush-impeachment.info
The City of Statesboro’s Mayor and Council Members are expressing their opposition to the July 17th passage of HR 980 in the United States House of Representatives.United States Government Printing Office - Wikipedia, the free . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://george-bush-impeachment.info/united+state+government+office">Go to article</a> More on HR 980tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-19:/commentary/10277632007-08-19T00:00:00ZIAFF Local #35: The North Little Rock Fire...
We're carefully tracking the status of HR 980 (if you don't know what it is, look further along in this Blog). Currently, HR 980 has cleared the House and is on the Senate Legislative Calendar; however, no date or event has been given ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iaff35.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-on-hr-980.html">Go to article</a> City Of Statesboro Reacts to the passage of HR 980 In the HOUSEtag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/9856102007-08-15T00:00:00ZSenator Chambliss (Republican) - Georgia
Determined to fight HR 980, Mayor Hatcher has written letters to Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson asking them to defeat this bill, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chambliss-georgia.blamfluie.com/2007/08/15/city-of-statesboro-reacts-to-the-passage-of-hr-9-3321663.html">Go to article</a> Collective bargaining rights bill for public safety officers ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/9856112007-08-15T00:00:00ZBerkeley Worker
In late July, 2007, the US House of Representatives passed HR 980, a bill “to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions.” This article puts its spin on the bill’s ...<br /><br /><a href="http://berkeleyworker.org/?p=122">Go to article</a> City Of Statesboro Reacts to the passage of HR 980 In the HOUSEtag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/9903212007-08-15T00:00:00ZCongressman Barrow - 12th District Georgia
?I am extremely upset that Congressman Barrow failed to discuss his intentions regarding this law with me, the City Council, and City Manager George Wood. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://barrow-georgia-12th.blamfluie.com/2007/08/15/city-of-statesboro-reacts-to-the-passage-of-hr-9-3334515.html">Go to article</a> City Of Statesboro Reacts to the passage of HR 980 In the HOUSEtag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/10018732007-08-15T00:00:00ZStatesboro Georgia News & Blog
Sponsored by and voted for by Congressman John Barrow, HR 980 will mandate city governments to engage in collective bargaining with labor unions representing public safety officers, such as police officers and firefighters. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.statesboroblog.com/2007/08/15/City+Of+Statesboro+Reacts+To+The+Passage+Of+HR+980+In+The+HOUSE.aspx">Go to article</a> City Of Statesboro Reacts to the passage of HR 980 In the HOUSEtag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/10122702007-08-15T00:00:00ZCongressman Barrow - 12th District Georgia
?I am extremely upset that Congressman Barrow failed to discuss his intentions regarding this law with me, the City Council, and City Manager George Wood. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://barrow-georgia-12th.newsflupsie.info/2007/08/15/city-of-statesboro-reacts-to-the-passage-of-hr-9-3334515.html">Go to article</a> Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 Moves to ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-10:/commentary/9731682007-08-10T00:00:00ZLeague of California Cities All Stories feed
HR 980, the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007," was passed by the US House of Representatives last month.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cacities.org/index.jsp?displaytype=11&story=26835">Go to article</a> City of Statesboro City Council Agenda for August 7 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-08:/commentary/9697322007-08-08T00:00:00ZCongressman Barrow - 12th District Georgia
and to write Congressman Barrow expressing our dissatisfaction with his supporting such a bill already (HR 980), without any consultation with ...<br /><br /><a href="http://barrow-georgia-12th.blamfluie.com/2007/08/08/city-of-statesboro-city-council-agenda-for-augus-3144888.html">Go to article</a> Take DC off the beattag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/9624262007-08-07T00:00:00ZColorado Senate News
HR 980 would end local control of public safety labor contractsRocky Mountain News EditorialSometimes, Washington politicians so arrogantly trample state...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.coloradosenatenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=577&Itemid=38">Go to article</a> HR 980tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/9288452007-07-31T00:00:00ZIAFF Local #35: The North Little Rock Fire...
Important things to know: on July 17th, the House of Representatives voted to pass HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007. It was passed by a vote of 314-97; of significance is that the Republican camp was ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iaff35.blogspot.com/2007/07/hr-980.html">Go to article</a> Oppose HR 980tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/9249712007-07-30T00:00:00ZTHE UNION LABEL
Citizen Outreach Project, the grassroots lobbying arm of Citizen Outreach, signed onto a coalition letter opposing a piece of legislation back by Big Labor which would throw a monkey-wrench into the employer/employee relationship of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theunionlabelblog.com/2007/07/30/oppose-hr-980/">Go to article</a> Oppose HR 980tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/9471602007-07-30T00:00:00ZCITIZEN OUTREACH: THE BLOG
Citizen Outreach Project, the grassroots lobbying arm of Citizen Outreach, signed onto a coalition letter opposing a piece of legislation back by Big Labor which would throw a monkey-wrench into the employer/employee relationship of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://citizenoutreachblog.com/?p=434">Go to article</a> Collective Bargaining Series (Part I)tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-24:/commentary/8999312007-07-24T00:00:00ZOn The Job (One Firefighter's Notebook)
The bill, Public Safety Employee-Employer Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), guarantees first responders: The right to join a union. The right to have their union recognized by their employer. The right to bargain collectively over hours ...<br /><br /><a href="http://heavysmokeshowing.blogspot.com/2007/07/collective-bargaining-series-part-i.html">Go to article</a> Roll Call Reporttag:opencongress.org,2007-07-22:/commentary/9102802007-07-22T00:00:00ZFirefighter
Police, Firefighter Unions: Members granted, 314-97, limited union rights to police, firefighters, corrections officers and other public-safety personnel in all states. A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 980) that authorizes bargaining ...<br /><br /><a href="http://firefighter.newsflupsie.info/2007/07/22/roll-call-report-2685088.html">Go to article</a> Roll Call Reporttag:opencongress.org,2007-07-22:/commentary/9249732007-07-22T00:00:00ZSenator Obama (Democrat) - Illinois
Police, Firefighter Unions: Members granted, 314-97, limited union rights to police, firefighters, corrections officers and other public-safety personnel in all states. A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 980) that authorizes bargaining ...<br /><br /><a href="http://obama-illinois.newsflupsie.info/2007/07/22/roll-call-report-2682309.html">Go to article</a> House of Representatives Pass Collective Bargaining Billtag:opencongress.org,2007-07-21:/commentary/8858532007-07-21T00:00:00Ziaff42.org Headline Article Feed
July 17, 2007 – The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which guarantees collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation.<br /><br /><a href="http://iaff42.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&homeID=62537">Go to article</a> Congressman Tim in Manchestertag:opencongress.org,2007-07-21:/commentary/8892602007-07-21T00:00:00ZWalberg Watch
I asked about a couple of his votes, HR 980, National Collective Bargaining for Firefighters, on which he was the only no vote in committee and voted no on the floor. He said that his position was consistent with the 10th amendment, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://walbergwatch.blogspot.com/2007/07/congressman-tim-in-manchester.html">Go to article</a> House Passes Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-07-19:/commentary/8774242007-07-19T00:00:00ZAdjunct Law Prof Blog
On July 17, 2007, the House passed HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan 314-97 vote. A You Tube video of several Members of Congress speaking in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/2007/07/house-passes-pu.html">Go to article</a> Video: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-19:/commentary/8817502007-07-19T00:00:00ZStrmz Video MetaFeed
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats joined several dozen police officers, firefighters and other public safety officers at a rally at the Capitol afternoon to celebrate House passage of HR 980, the Public Safety ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.strmz.com/Channel2241?link=http://youtube.com%2F%3Fv%3DIzRBpXFIkM4">Go to article</a> The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980)tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/8774252007-07-18T00:00:00ZYouTube :: Tag // firefighters
HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan 314-97 vote on July 17, 2007. Author: EdLaborDemocrats Keywords: Added: July 18, 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/?v=2i-AXmBzOk4">Go to article</a> Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980)tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/8774232007-07-18T00:00:00ZFirehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Forum: Firefighters Forum Posted By: FirefighterSC Post Time: 07-18-2007 at 05:47 PM.<br /><br /><a href="http://forums.firehouse.com/showthread.php?t=92516&goto=newpost">Go to article</a> Pelosi: We Must Protect the Rights of Men and Women Who Protect ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/8726012007-07-18T00:00:00ZThe Liberal Dog
... at a rally at the Capitol this afternoon to celebrate House passage today of HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which extends collective bargaining rights to public safety employees in all 50 [...]<br /><br /><a href="http://theliberaldog.com/domesticpolicy/labor/pelosi-we-must-protect-the-rights-of-men-and-women-who-protect-our-homes-and-families/">Go to article</a> The Democrats Are At It Againtag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/8774262007-07-18T00:00:00ZFrom On High
House Democrats have brought a bill to the floor today, HR 980, that overrides state right-to-work laws and forces state governments to allow their public safety officers to unionize. Public safety officers work for the public and in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogfromonhigh.blogspot.com/2007/07/democrats-are-at-it-again.html">Go to article</a> House passes collective bargaining billtag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/8774272007-07-18T00:00:00ZATLANTA PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which guarantees collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://atlantafirefighters.org/wordpress/?p=158">Go to article</a> Fire Fighters Secure Major Legislative Victory in US House of ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/8774282007-07-18T00:00:00ZEmployment Labor
International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold Schaitberger issued this statement today on a historic bi-partisan US House of Representatives vote on HR 980, giving all public safety workers the right to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://employment-labor.blamfluie.com/2007/07/18/fire-fighters-secure-major-legislative-victory-i-2557221.html">Go to article</a> Fire Fighters Secure Major Legislative Victory in US House of ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/8803832007-07-18T00:00:00ZEmployment Labor
International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold Schaitberger issued this statement today on a historic bi-partisan US House of Representatives vote on HR 980, giving all public safety workers the right to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://employment-labor.newsflupsie.info/2007/07/18/fire-fighters-secure-major-legislative-victory-i-2557221.html">Go to article</a> Pelosi: We Must Protect the Rights of Men and Women Who Protect ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/8892612007-07-18T00:00:00ZCongresswoman Pelosi - 8th District California
WASHINGTON ( Map ) - Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats joined several dozen police officers, firefighters and other public safety officers at a rally at the Capitol this afternoon to celebrate House passage today of HR 980, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pelosi-california-8th.newsflupsie.info/2007/07/18/pelosi-we-must-protect-the-rights-of-men-and-wom-2579025.html">Go to article</a> HR 980 PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTITIVES!tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/9169272007-07-18T00:00:00ZIAFF 2765 / BENTON FIREFIGHTERS
HR 980 has passed in the house by a margin of 314-97, that's a huge victory. HR 980 assures four basic rights for firefighters: the right to organize a union and be recognized; the right to bargain over wages and other terms and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iaff2765.blogspot.com/2007/07/hr-980-passes-house-of-representitives.html">Go to article</a> Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980)tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-18:/commentary/22118762007-07-18T00:00:00ZFirehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i-AXmBzOk4.<br /><br /><a href="http://forums.firehouse.com/showthread.php?t=92516">Go to article</a> NAWER group letter opposing HR 980tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8725932007-07-17T00:00:00ZCare2 News Network - Newly Submitted
HR 980, the Public Safety employer-Employee Cooperation Act would enforce un unfunded mandate on states by imposing collective bargaining for public sector first responders. A new cost that states cannot meet. Taxes will be raised . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/441452390/426530">Go to article</a> House Passes Collective Bargaining Billtag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8921112007-07-17T00:00:00ZRoanoke Firefighters
... the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 -- which guarantees collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation -- has overwhelmingly passed the US House of Representatives. The bill, HR 980, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://roanokefirefighters.blogspot.com/2007/07/house-passes-collective-bargaining-bill.html">Go to article</a> House Vote: HR 980 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8725912007-07-17T00:00:00ZCongressional Votes -- Monitored by GovTrack.us
Bipartisan support. (The motion to suspend the rules is used frequently to pass legislative measures that are perceived to have a broad degree of support and little need for prolonged debate.) Go to Bill Status : HR 980: Public Safety ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-633">Go to article</a> A Thank You Gift to Big Labortag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8725922007-07-17T00:00:00ZCongressman John Culberson's Blog
Today, the House is voting on HR 980, the so-called "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act." This bill would federally unionize every single firefighter, police officer, and emergency medical technician in the country. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.house.gov/htbin/blog_inc?BLOG,tx07_culberson,blog,999,All,Item%20not%20found,ID=070717_0966,TEMPLATE=postingdetail.shtml">Go to article</a> NAWER's group letter against HR 980 (by: National Alliance for ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8725942007-07-17T00:00:00ZNewsbull.com Active Topics
Last Post by: National Alliance for Worker and Employer Rights on Jul 17 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newsbull.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=48927">Go to article</a> NAWER group letter opposing collective bargaining rights for first ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8725952007-07-17T00:00:00ZNews/Activism
July 17, 2007 Honorable Members United States House of Representatives Washington, DC Dear Representative, You are currently considering HR 980, the Public Safety employer-Employee Cooperation Act. This ill conceived legislation would ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1867529/posts">Go to article</a> National Alliance for Worker and Employer Group Letter opposing HR 980tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8725972007-07-17T00:00:00ZDigg RSS News Search for over
Of course being above the law is nothing new for the Labor Union Bosses but this will result in higher Taxes and less local control over Collective Bargaining Rights...This is a letter sent to Congress opposing HR 980.<br /><br /><a href="http://digg.com/politics/National_Alliance_for_Worker_and_Employer_Group_Letter_opposing_H_R_980">Go to article</a> NAWER's group letter opposing HR 980 No unfunded mandate for Labor ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8725982007-07-17T00:00:00ZEnd Labor Union tyranny
You are currently considering HR 980, the Public Safety employer-Employee Cooperation Act. This ill conceived legislation would expand federal power into the area of local labor relations in an unprecedented and dangerous manner. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nawer.livejournal.com/3780.html">Go to article</a> House Dems Put State Right-To-Work Laws At Risktag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8725992007-07-17T00:00:00ZWeapons of Mass Discussion
House Democrats have brought a bill to the floor today, HR 980, that overrides state right-to-work laws and forces state governments to allow their public safety officers to unionize. Public safety officers work for the public and in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://massdiscussion.blogspot.com/2007/07/house-dems-put-state-right-to-work-laws.html">Go to article</a> Passed 314-97, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8726002007-07-17T00:00:00ZUS House of Representatives Votes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980, Roll Call 633)<br /><br /><a href="http://owenpshaw.net/congress/house/110/roll633.html">Go to article</a> Rollcall 633: HR 980 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8726022007-07-17T00:00:00ZUS House of Representatives Rollcall Feed...
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.legislatorrater.com/rid/3225/rollcall.html">Go to article</a> Oppose Collective Bargaining Rights for First Responders-Vote no ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/8726032007-07-17T00:00:00ZPolitics News
July 16, 2007. Honorable Members United States House of Representatives Washington, DC. Dear Representative,<br /><br /><a href="http://politics.blogsdata.com/archives/244">Go to article</a> House Passes Collective Bargaining Billtag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/9249722007-07-17T00:00:00ZIAFF RSS News Service
July 17, 2007 -- The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which guarantees collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iaff.org/07News/071707CB.htm">Go to article</a> Shays Applauds Passage of Public Safety Employer-Employee ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/20684452007-07-17T00:00:00ZCongressman Christopher Shays
Congressman Christopher Shays (CT-4) issued the following statement in support of HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which passed the House today with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 314 to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.house.gov/shays/news/2007/July/julypublicsafetyemployer.htm">Go to article</a> Congress 110, House vote: Vote 633: HR 980tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-16:/commentary/8725962007-07-16T00:00:00ZRon Paul for President
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended. Bill: HR 980. Vote description: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. Result: Passed, 314-97, with 20 not voting. Ron Paul voted No.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ron-paul.for-president.us/congress-110-house-vote-vote-633-h-r-980.html">Go to article</a> Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Officers - Bill Passedtag:opencongress.org,2007-07-16:/commentary/8803812007-07-16T00:00:00ZProject Vote Smart's :: Recent Keyvotes
At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 980 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=14443">Go to article</a> A POOR BARGAINtag:opencongress.org,2007-07-06:/commentary/8027842007-07-06T00:00:00ZNational Center for Policy Analysis
The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980) creates a federalized collective-bargaining system for state and local police, firefighters and other public safety-officers. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?page=article&Article_ID=14739">Go to article</a> What’s Important to Joe Biden?tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-26:/commentary/8027872007-06-26T00:00:00ZFirst State Politics
But he declared that he would never even consider skipping the politically sensitive vote set for Tuesday on the labor union bill (HR 980). The measure, which would make forming a union easier and allow unions to get rid of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://firststatepolitics.wordpress.com/2007/06/26/whats-important-to-joe-biden/">Go to article</a> Biden Admits That Politics Will Guarantee His Presence At A Pro ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-26:/commentary/21830252007-06-26T00:00:00ZThe Blue State Republican
But he declared that he would never even consider skipping the politically sensitive vote set for Tuesday on the labor union bill (HR 980). The measure, which would make forming a union easier and allow unions to get rid of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://republicans06.blogspot.com/2007/06/biden-admits-that-politics-will.html">Go to article</a> House Panel Approves IAFF Bargaining Billtag:opencongress.org,2007-06-24:/commentary/8027882007-06-24T00:00:00ZRoanoke Firefighters
... 20 House Committee vote of 42 to 1 to guarantee collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. The vote sends HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, to the full House of Representatives. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://roanokefirefighters.blogspot.com/2007/06/house-panel-approves-iaff-bargaining.html">Go to article</a> Friday Coffee Talk/Open Threadtag:opencongress.org,2007-06-22:/commentary/8027862007-06-22T00:00:00ZMichiganLiberal
Tim Walberg was the only member of the Education and Labor Committee to vote against HR 980, a bill that would guarantee collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. The committee vote was 42-1. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.michiganliberal.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=9246">Go to article</a> Bill Protecting Public Safety Workers Passes House Committeetag:opencongress.org,2007-06-22:/commentary/8027902007-06-22T00:00:00ZRichard cheese
Earlier this month, we reported on a hearing in Congress about a bill to guarantee public safety workers collective bargaining rights. The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) cle...<br /><br /><a href="http://jin4f.com/blogs/richard-cheese/8953/bill-protecting-public-safety/">Go to article</a> Bill Protecting Public Safety Workers Passes House Committeetag:opencongress.org,2007-06-21:/commentary/7549562007-06-21T00:00:00ZAFL-CIO Weblog
The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) cleared its first hurdle yesterday when it won nearly unanimous approval (42–1) from the House Education and Labor Committee. Fully 20 states do not protect the collective ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2007/06/21/bill-protecting-public-safety-workers-passes-house-committee/">Go to article</a> Walberg Anti Labortag:opencongress.org,2007-06-21:/commentary/7551262007-06-21T00:00:00ZWalberg Watch
The sponsor of HR 980, Representative Dale Kildee (D-MI), worked with Republicans on the Committee to address some technical concerns that had been raised during a hearing on the bill. The changes eroded much of the opposition to the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://walbergwatch.blogspot.com/2007/06/walberg-anti-labor.html">Go to article</a> House Panel Approves IAFF Bargaining Billtag:opencongress.org,2007-06-20:/commentary/7549572007-06-20T00:00:00ZIAFF RSS News Service
June 20, 2007 – Years of hard work by IAFF members across the country has paid off with the June 20 House Committee vote of 42 to 1 to guarantee collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. The vote sends HR 980, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iaff.org/07News/062007CBVote.htm">Go to article</a> Ensuring Collective Bargaining Rights for First Responderstag:opencongress.org,2007-06-18:/commentary/7549582007-06-18T00:00:00Zunbossed.com
Here is a link where you can find links to the written and visual testimony before the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Hearing on "Ensuring Collective Bargaining Rights for First Responders: HR 980, The Public ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.unbossed.com/index.php?itemid=1578">Go to article</a> The Michigan Democratic (Christmas party ideas) PartyToday ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-15:/commentary/8027892007-06-15T00:00:00Zchristmas party ideas
The Michigan Democratic PartyToday, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer strongly criticized GOP Congressman Tim Walberg for voting no on HR 980, the Public Safety ...Source: www.michigandems.comGOP.com | Republican National ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.best-climate-in-europe.com/christmas-party-ideas/2007/06/the-michigan-democratic-christmas-party-ideas-partytoday-michigan-democratic-party-chair.php">Go to article</a> Hearing on Collective Bargaining for First Responderstag:opencongress.org,2007-06-05:/commentary/7549592007-06-05T00:00:00ZThe Gavel
The Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions is currently holding a hearing, “Ensuring Collective Bargaining Rights for First Responders: HR 980, The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://speaker.house.gov/blog/?p=447">Go to article</a> Committee Hearing: House Education and Labortag:opencongress.org,2007-04-22:/commentary/9624252007-04-22T00:00:00ZUpcoming Congressional Committee Meetings...
Full Committee, to mark up the following bills: HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; and HR 2693, To direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committee.xpd?id=HSED">Go to article</a> Bill Action: Introduced: HR 980: To provide collective bargaining ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-11:/commentary/2564142007-02-11T00:00:00ZGovTrack.us Monitored Events
Dale Kildee [D-MI] introduced HR 980: To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions.. [This event matched these monitors: Introduced Legislation ]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-980">Go to article</a> HR 980, To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety ...tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-11:/commentary/2593922007-02-11T00:00:00ZWashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc...
HR 980 would provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_980.html">Go to article</a>