Executive Club Reminder!
7:00 pm ⊕ Wednesday November 6th ⊕ Airport Shilo Inn
So this is a test for the cell phone display of these emails.
OK, so the recall didn't happen. But Michael Cross
has decided to start a civil war over the failure.
What's next, his version of "How I Lost"?
Nasty sour grapes. Consider supporting the defense
against his lawsuit by
following this GoFundMe link.
Pesky old SCOTUS! They just don't understand how
IMPORTANT public sector unions are, that they're
ones who should be in control of government!
SCOTUS ruled against mandatory union dues, and
oh-my-goodness union membership suddenly began
dropping. You saw Kate Brown and the Money
Badger Democrats in Salem come unglued, and pass
laws to increase UNION power to thwart JANUS.
Freedom Foundation to the rescue of enslaved
workers, determined to bring liberty back!
Mike Nearman
Recall Debora Nearman was one of the many victims
of mandatory union dues, in her case to actually
fund the union's fight against HER HUSBAND?
Well, Mike Nearman is now Oregon Director of
Freedom Foundation, and continues the battle to
drag Oregon back into compliance with the intent
of JANUS: LIBERTY FOR WORKERS.
The Democrats of course will resist, because
their view is that they help workers only when
they can control the depletion of the workers'
wallets by demanding dues, even against the will
of the workers themselves, what JANUS forbids!
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Our long-time friend and ally, Jeff Reynolds,
also has few words to say on the subject, as
Democrat funding is the subject of his new book,
Behind the Curtain.
Jeff Reynolds
Isn't it fun to irritate tyrannical unions?
Join us Wednesday night.
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Portland Airport Shilo Inn ~~ 11707 Northeast Airport Way
Bring a friend! ~~ $20 select menu option ~~ no host bar
And of course, the cigar room, afterward
Next meeting after this: December 4th
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Timely Information and Events
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We spent all summer pounding away at the government unions in the Education/Industrial Complex and when the dust settled, we tallied a 36% drop in the membership of the OSEA. The cool thing about this (besides depleting union coffers to the tune of over $4.1 Million dollars recurring annually) is that the OSEA is made up of the hard-working, blue collar, (possibly) Trump-voting classified staff at schools: The bus drivers, janitors, nutrition staff. These are folks that can really make use of the extra cash in their checks -- a far better use for the money that being used to defeat Republicans and conservative ballot measures.
We're super excited to have Fox News contributor and former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee as our keynote speaker at our Annual Dinner on November 9. You can get more information or purchase tickets at
https://www.freedomfoundation.com/events/oregon-dinner/.
If you know anyone who works for government and wants more information on how to opt out of their union, send them to
www.OptOutToday.com.
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With all the uproar over a few of the worst bills, attached is a list of 29 bills I thought should not escape notice (and which party voted them in) during the last legislative session.
Hat tip to Art Crino who did a similar summary and table after a devastating session in 2009.
Download the list here, and share as you will.
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TAKE THE INITIATIVE!
Drivers on both sides of the Columbia River are frustrated by growing traffic congestion. It's hurting our distribution-based economy, creating unsafe conditions, and increasing air pollution. As the situation gradually became a crisis, the State of Oregon and local jurisdictions invested billions elsewhere.
2 years ago the Legislature responded by passing HB-2017, increasing Vehicle Registration Fees, and raising the gas tax by 10 cents per gallon, exclusively for maintenance. Several large highway projects were funded, but money for widening I-205 and Hwy 217 was eliminated late in the process. Tolling was presented as a possible way to fund those projects.
Instead, the State authorized a study for "Value Pricing", a plan to toll existing freeways in which the millions collected won't be spent on increasing capacity, and the rates will be higher during heavy traffic times. Imagine the cost! Imagine how much traffic would be diverted into our neighborhoods! Fortunately, we have the power of the Initiative process, and are already taking action. IP-10, a state-wide petition, is being circulated to require a public vote before tolling can be imposed.
A second initiative, involving transportation spending, will soon be filed In Clackamas County. The opportunity to make a difference is here. We need energized volunteers and financial support to qualify the Initiatives for the ballot in 2020. Please join our movement to keep driving affordable!
Vehicle Transportation Alliance
Your Connection to Better Roads
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