Documents examined by CMD expose a national effort by the Milwaukee-based Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation to defund and dismantle unions, the most significant force for higher wages and better working conditions in America.
Economy
James Sherk Tapped by Trump to Be White House Labor Advisor
Donald Trump quietly hired James Sherk, a Heritage Fellow with a history of pushing ALEC’s anti-union agenda, to handle labor policy.
Scott Pruitt: Trump’s Pick for EPA
As the U.S. Senate takes up the nomination of Scott Pruitt today, CMD provides the essential bio.
Scott Walker John Doe: Corporate Checks Fueled Coordinated Campaign
Documents released by the Guardian indicate that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker may have solicited and received corporate checks for the 2011 Senate recall fight and his own 2012 recall election.
Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Women’s Voice Use “Independent” Brand to Push Right-Wing Agenda to Women Voters
The Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Women’s Voice are not-so independent according to a new investigation by CMD … about how they sell right-wing policies and candidates under the guise of neutrality.
ALEC 2016 Agenda Boosts Charters, Coal, and Other Corporate Funders
Corporate bill mill ALEC will push bills to protect failing charter schools, silence political speech, and more. Preview the ALEC 2016 agenda.
Unmasking the Chamber of Commerce Networks
Who are these state chamber lobbyists and what are the trade groups they lead?
Highlights of Luntz Poll of American CEOs Shows Broad Support for Progressive Policies
Surprise! Closed-door briefing reveals new poll showing American CEOs side with the American people on key issues.
Exposed: Most CEOs Support Paid Sick Leave, Increased Minimum Wage, and More But Chamber Lobbyists Told How to “Combat” These Measures
Chamber of Commerce lobbyists were instructed on how to thwart local business leaders’ “empathy” for workers and support for popular policies in order to advance national anti-worker agenda.
Reporters’ Guide: Federal Contractors with History of OSHA Violations Battle New Safety Rules
Some federal contractors are asking President Obama to withdraw or weaken new worker protections.