Articles by James Sherk

Fact Checking Obama’s Jobs Claims in State of the Union

James Sherk | January 21, 2015

President Obama talked at length about jobs, the minimum wage and salaries during his State of the Union speech. Here we look at some of… Read More

EconomyCommentary

What the Media Missed About Obama’s New Proposal: It’s a Wage Cut for Workers

James Sherk | January 15, 2015

President Obama just urged Congress to cut workers’ wages. Of course, the news headlines did not report it as such. However, make no mistake: The… Read More

EconomyCommentary

Refusing to Wait for State Lawmakers to Act, These Counties Passed Right-to-Work Laws

James Sherk | January 11, 2015

A major economics story for conservatives slipped under the radar screen as Americans celebrated the New Year: Two more Kentucky counties passed local right-to-work laws…. Read More

EconomyCommentary

Fracking, Not Obamacare, Has Helped the Middle Class

James Sherk | January 10, 2015

Americans of all income levels would benefit from faster economic growth that raises wages. Unfortunately, wages are being held back by the very policies supported… Read More

EconomyCommentary

December Employment Report Shows Job Growth Kept Pace With, Not Exceeded, Population Growth

James Sherk | January 09, 2015

The December employment reports’ headline figures show robust labor market growth. But the details of the report give less optimistic news. The economy continues to recover… Read More

EconomyCommentary

Unions Are Waging War on These Small Businesses

James Sherk | December 28, 2014

The National Labor Relations Board just charged several dozen McDonald’s franchises with unfair labor practices. In an unusual move, the NLRB also charged McDonald’s Corp…. Read More

EconomyCommentary

6 Myths About Right-to-Work Laws

James Sherk | December 27, 2014

Many states and local governments are considering right-to-work laws. These laws make union dues voluntary. Without them, union contracts make paying dues a condition of… Read More

EconomyCommentary

This Man Lost His Job Because He Wouldn’t Pay Union Dues

James Sherk | December 20, 2014

Michael Romanchock recently got let go. But he was not “downsized.” His employer had no issues with his performance. Romanchock got fired for not paying… Read More

EconomyCommentary

In One Kentucky County, Workers Might Soon Enjoy More Freedom

James Sherk | December 19, 2014

The momentum for right-to-work measures at the local level across the country might be gaining steam. Kentucky’s Warren County, which includes the city of Bowling Green, just passed… Read More

EconomyCommentary

Is the Number of States with Right-to-Work Laws About to Grow?

James Sherk | December 10, 2014

Eighteen-year-old Saira Blair recently made history as the youngest person elected to the West Virginia legislature. She may make history again as a lawmaker by securing passage of… Read More

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