The Issues

Worker Freedom

A Law that Works

The United States has some of the most comprehensive building codes in the world. Standards are implemented and enforced by both the construction industry and government agencies. The Brooks Act...
Jefferson Forum
January 20, 2010

Forcing Union Payments on Taxpayer-Funded Projects

In an Executive Order few have heard about, President Obama is trying to eliminate union competition for federal construction projects. Here’s what it means for Virginia workers and companies.

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Mike Thompson
September 30, 2009

Bringing Quality Schools to Virginia

With 98 percent of public schools meeting SOL standards, there are large swaths of Virginia where students are academically quite successful. But there are significant pockets – both urban and...

Christian Braunlich
September 15, 2009

The Right to Choose…Secretly

It may seem like a distant problem for a Right to Work state like Virginia, but if the Employee Free Choice Act, or the “card check bill,” is passed it...
Christian Braunlich
January 5, 2009

The Right To Choose … Secretly.

At the age of eight, I watched my father vote in a contested election for his union’s leadership. Sitting across the folding table from him, watching to see how he...

Christian Braunlich
October 28, 2008

An Assessment of the Competitive Environment Between Credit Unions and Banks

As our economy continues to grow, the need for Virginians to have access to financial institutions is critical to the long-term health of our state and nation. One of the...

Christine Chmura
May 1, 2004

Jefferson Forum concentrates on policies that affect everyday life in Virginia

Economic Freedom

Lower taxes and fewer regulations

Education Freedom

More choices for Virginia families

Energy Freedom

Reliable, affordable energy

Worker Freedom

Protecting Virginia’s right-to-work tradition

These are the building blocks of a more competitive and prosperous Virginia.

Jefferson Forum concentrates on policies that affect everyday life in Virginia

Economic Freedom

Lower taxes and fewer regulations

Education Freedom

More choices for Virginia families

Energy Freedom

Reliable, affordable energy

Worker Freedom

Protecting Virginia’s right-to-work tradition

These are the building blocks of a more competitive and prosperous Virginia.