Pennsylvania: State Gets an "F" for Worker Freedom
According to the Commonwealth Foundation:
A report card from the Alliance for Worker Freedom gives Pennsylvania an "F" for meeting none of the ten measures of worker freedom.
As with all states having such a low grade, legislation that helps worker freedom should always be considered. However, with a public sector union membership of over 50 percent, switching from a defined benefit pension system to a defined contribution pension will help over 360,000 workers obtain a higher degree of freedom. Giving these workers defined contribution pensions will allow for a greater degree of personal control over the investment; as well as the portability that adds to their financial security...click to continue.
