Maxford Nelsen

A new dive into the union coercion and deception in Virginia from @FreedomFdtn's @MaxfordNelsen show why stopping the union grift is important at every level. freedomfoundation.com/labor/youngkin…

"Under @GovernorVA, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has proposed regulations to bring newly empowered public-sector unions in line with existing laws that protect employees from union abuse." Via @DominicJPino at @NRO. bit.ly/3FFPJH4 @FreedomFdtn @Inst4AW

The Idaho Education Association is plotting to oust conservative Republicans next year, and claim the Idaho School Boards Association as an ally. Check out Maxford's reporting as we head into campaign season:

2020: FLRA gave federal workers more freedom to end their union dues. @FreedomFDTN supported effort & fought Biden admin to repeal it. The Trump rule remains! @MaxfordNelsen buff.ly/o8QVryY

As government unions continue organizing public employees in Virginia, @GovernorVA has proposed regulations to protect both employees and taxpayers from some of unions' worst practices. bit.ly/43MCjlM @FreedomFdtn

The 2025 Idaho legislature produced a lot of conservative policy wins, but one of the most consequential items of unfinished business — ending taxpayer support for teachers unions — is now fueling the Left's efforts to strike back. bit.ly/4mhNWIC @FreedomFdtn

Thanks @aaronflint for the discussion this morning about @FreedomFdtn's new report showing how the MT Fed. of Public Employees spends members' dues on radical left groups and causes, and what @MTSenateGOP and @MTHouseGOP can do to limit taxpayer support for such organizations.…

Freedom Foundation (@FreedomFdtn) Criticizes Montana Teachers Union’s (@MontanaFed) Financial Ties to “Radical” Organizations Union funding of activist groups and race-focused education materials draws scrutiny from watchdogs and policymakers. westernmt.news/2025/04/08/fre…

Idaho teachers union plots campaign to target conservatives in 2026 primaries Protecting Idaho values and conservative policy achievements will be more difficult than it should be so long as the influence of the Idaho Education Association continues to be amplified by government…

Protecting Idaho values and conservative policy will be more difficult than it should be so long as the influence of the far-left Idaho Education Association continues to be amplified by government support and taxpayer dollars. bit.ly/42mLhFM @FreedomFdtn

In complaints filed today with the Idaho AG and county prosecuting attorneys, @FreedomFdtn alleges a dozen Idaho school districts are violating state law by collecting dues for teachers unions. bit.ly/4bHVIH6