Each American in search of a job—together with the hundreds of thousands within the 23 states that presently lack such safety—can be shielded in opposition to being compelled to affix a union as a situation of employment below laws launched in Congress on Feb. 27 by South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson.
Along with Wilson and 30 of his Home Republican colleagues who’re co-sponsoring the proposal within the decrease chamber, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Sen. Invoice Cassidy (R-La.) and 20 Senate GOP co-sponsors are backing the invoice within the higher chamber.
“Each American and their employer ought to have the facility to barter the phrases of their employment, and no American ought to be compelled to pay union dues or ‘charges’ simply to get or hold a job,” Wilson advised reporters throughout a information convention within the U.S. Capitol.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) speaks throughout a listening to in Washington in an April 26, 2022, file picture. (Al Drago/AFP through Getty Photos)
“South Carolina is a right-to-work state, and we’ve seen great financial progress by increasing financial freedom for our companies. We should proceed to work in direction of selling job creation and ending computerized unionism for the American folks.
“Eighty % of the folks in our nation help placing an finish to dues as a situation of employment. I’m grateful to face alongside my colleagues to supply protections for staff and their employers.”
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Wilson pointed to his state’s standing as one of many 27 which have adopted right-to-work legal guidelines approved by Part 14b the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act as a crucial consider South Carolina’s attraction to Boeing, BMW and Volvo, amongst different main producers, which have established amenities there in current many years.
“The Nationwide Proper to Work Act ensures all American staff have the flexibility to decide on to chorus from becoming a member of or paying dues to a union as a situation for employment,” stated Paul.
“Kentucky and 26 different states have already handed proper to work legal guidelines. It’s time for the federal authorities to observe their lead.”
The proposed Nationwide Proper to Work Act (NRTW) amends the Nationwide Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to make it according to the Taft-Hartley Act and thereby assure on the federal stage that no employee could be compelled to affix a union and pay its dues with a purpose to hold his or her job.
Wilson advised reporters that staff within the 23 states that lack Part 14b right-to-work legal guidelines are solely required to affix unions due to the NLRA.
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Nationwide Proper to Work Committee President Mark Combine advised reporters the NRTW is required now as a result of labor leaders throughout the nation are pushing arduous to repeal lots of the current state-level statutes.
“At a time when Huge Labor-backed politicians try to repeal each state right-to-work regulation within the nation, Congressman Joe Wilson is introducing daring laws that may prolong right-to-work protections to each American.
“The Nationwide Proper to Work Act ensures that union dues are voluntary, not compelled. We’re extraordinarily happy that Congressman Wilson is introducing this laws, which represents an essential step towards ending compelled union dues in America,” Combine stated.
“The variety of co-sponsors within the Home will increase each time I ask” for extra help, Wilson stated on the outset of the information convention.
Then, when requested in regards to the prospects for passage of the proposal in Congress, which has a Republican Home majority and a Senate Democratic majority, Wilson expressed confidence.
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“It’s a difficulty that’s proper and we are going to hold preventing,” Wilson added.
The Clemson Tigers are getting ready for what will be a crucial game in Week 14 against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
This rivalry matchup is not going to disappoint, as both teams are coming into the game as Top-25 schools. For the Tigers, there is a lot on the line in this matchup.
Due to Clemson not holding the tie-breaker against the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC and the SMU Mustangs already clinching a spot, the Tigers are going to have to hope for a Hurricanes’ loss to the Syracuse Orange if they are going to make the title game.
However, due to recent upsets in the SEC, another path might have emerged for Clemson to make the College Football Playoffs. If they can beat a Top-25 team in the Gamecocks on Saturday, it could be the type of statement win that propels them into an at-large bid.
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While making the CFP still might be realistic, they first and foremost have to handle South Carolina, which will be no easy task.
The Gamecocks have also had a great season, and they could present some matchup problems for Clemson.
On offense, South Carolina is a run first team. Stopping the run has been an issue at times for the Tigers, as they just recently got torched on the ground against The Citadel Bulldogs. If Clemson is unable to stop or at least slow down the rushing attack for the Gamecocks, it will allow them to control the pace of the game. That obviously wouldn’t be ideal for the Tigers.
Furthermore, on the defensive side of things, the Tigers’ offense is going to have their work cut out for them against a very strong Gamecocks defense. Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has had a very strong season and this could end up being a defining game of his college career.
Going back to the win against the Pittsburgh Panthers, the Tigers’ offense really struggled on the ground trying to run the football. If that’s the case once again in Week 14, it will fall on the shoulders of Klubnik to get the job done.
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This matchup could very well go down as one of the games of the week and potentially the year, with both teams being fairly even talent-wise on paper. For Clemson, this is a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive, as a win this late in the season against a Top-25 team would be a nice last thing to put on their resume.
Overall, the Tigers are going to need to have a balanced attack and prepare to stop the run if they are going to come away with the win against their rival.
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The entire police department of a small South Carolina town resigned en masse, leaving the area without its own dedicated police force.
Chief Bob Hale of the McColl Police Department announced his resignation on November 21 in a social media post, citing a “hostile work environment perpetuated by a specific Councilman.”
“For months, I have endured unwarranted and malicious behavior aimed at undermining my integrity and leadership,” Hale wrote. “These actions have not only affected me personally but have also created a toxic atmosphere that has hindered the department’s ability to function effectively.”
The chief also said his department’s resources had been severely cut. The four officers under his command quickly resigned as well.
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“At the end of the day, I have a family. And when my job is constantly getting threatened and certain things are getting said I’m not going to stay somewhere and tolerate that,” former McColl investigator Courtney Bulusan told WRAL.
“I’m not going to stay where I’m tolerated,” Bulusan said. “I’m going to go where I’m celebrated.”
As the town seeks new officers, the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office will fill in for the department police force, according to South Carolina Public Radio.
The town has gone through six chiefs in the past four years. Hale’s tenure in the position lasted little over a year.
“I feel unsafe. Very unsafe,” resident Lisa Bowen told local outlet WPDE. “Because anytime anybody could do anything.”
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“They jump ship back and forth all the time,” Mayor George Garner told the Post and Courier newspaper. “This is nothing new.”
The paper reported that the councilman in question denied he had harassed any of the officers and told the paper the allegations were “hearsay.”
Such mass resignations, while uncommon, are not unprecedented.
The entire police force of Geary, Oklahoma, resigned earlier this month, Fox News reports.
UCLA’s win over No. 1 ranked South Carolina wasn’t a fluke, and Bruins center Lauren Betts says if you haven’t been paying attention, now would be the time to.
Let’s say the thing. It was not close on Sunday. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, UCLA commanded the floor and had an answer for everything the Gamecocks tried to do. The Bruins beat South Carolina on the boards (41-34), held four starters to under five points, and *checks notes* not a single starter went to the free-throw line. UGLY STUFF.
Furthermore, five UCLA players scored in double figures, including Londynn Jones, who was sensational from the line with five 3-pointers, and star center Lauren Betts, who had 11 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks. WHEW. Postgame, Betts raved about her team and how proud she was, but she also sent a direct warning to college basketball. “If you’ve been sleeping on UCLA,” Betts said. “You need to stop right now.”
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