Scott Dilley, Policy Analyst for the Labor Policy Center
Scott Dilley hails from the Magnolia State, where he grew up in Oxford. His westward migration began when he chose to study government at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, and then earned a master’s degree at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. Scott ultimately settled on his in-laws’ dairy farm in Washington state. Before joining EFF, Scott worked for the Washington Farm Bureau. Scott is a connoisseur of soft drinks and loves fighting for freedom as much as he loves Memphis-style barbecue.
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State worker unions still want more money
Funding Still Unknown for New Government Program
Shelving gag bill a temporary victory for First Amendment
Olympian sides with labor negotiation transparency
Illegal immigrants may be eligible for paid family leave
Legislators break law during session
Union threatens lawsuits against state employees over past dues
For the kids equals for the unions (redux)
What's the priority: Unions or children?
Next Union Target: Foster Parents
PI: Unionizing ... parenthood ... unnecessarily onerous
Payout to union questioned again
Taxpayer-funded unionism update
Family leave taxes from NJ to us?
Transparency would help ferry system
More opposition to child-care center unions
"Unions win streak in Legislature is broken"
Sunshine proposal for bargaining in RI
"State agencies building computers to nowhere?"
Judge slaps Calif. SEIU, orders refunds
First quarter union lobbying records available
Does the WEA finally want more transparency?
Adult family home union vote decided
Union leaders tried to line their own pockets
Unions want open hearings only when they stand to benefit
Competition is good -- especially among unions
On health care, unions and freedom
Defending transparency at the local level
The right price for school construction?
The WEA and political hypocrisy?
Union decertification attempts are alive and well
"Money well spent" says WEA of Gregoire
Union decertification attempts are alive and well (cont.)
Governor campaigns at work event
EFF bill language adopted as model by national group
Will union benefit from I-1029?
Paid family leave change of heart?
Standing up for the little guy
SEIU to Robin Hood: Youve got that backwards
Timing is everything, especially in negotiations
Judge dismisses false SEIU claims
Public unions meet tough state economies
Gregoire adamant economy OK despite hiring freeze
More hiring freeze labor advice for Gregoire
Regulations: Multi-layered logic puzzles, but without the logic
Metro union loses to competition
AG candidate comments on public union contracts
WEA, forced dues, and high pay
Teachers should stop strike threats
EFF releases State of Labor report for 2008
Gregoires cuts a drop in the bucket
Chopp, Brown forget some facts
Bellevue School Board meets tonight
No legal action yet in Bellevue strike
The aftermath of the Bellevue teacher strike
Unions want legislators to break the law
Open bargaining may fix mistakes
Governors office does legal two-step
More WEA money spent on politics
Politicians, unions urged to open secret meetings
Texas aint got nothin on the WEA
Feds require more financial transparency for private-sector unions
Union thinks teachers should campaign on the clock
WFSE on budget cuts: Cut someone elses pay
Open bargaining would have helped in New Jersey
Should public pay workers for union negotiations?
Open bargaining becoming an issue in RI
WPEA sued by Revenue employees
A roundup of labor-related ballot measures
Are layoffs in store for state workers?
Are legislators planning retribution?
Open bargaining Dont just take our word for it
WFSE reaction to upcoming $5 billion deficit
Gregoire: Layoffs are last resort but I dont see any other way
Taking money back from the WEA
Reminder: Other states want Washington industries
Just when we thought paid family leave might be dead
What does Blagojevich mean for Washington state?
Two-thirds say teachers union has wrong priorities
SEIU mulls leaving kids in the budget dust
California Rep. tapped to be head of U.S. DOL
Is the Employee Free Choice Act unconstitutional?
Solis hypocritical on secret ballot
More on Solis and union disclosure
In WFSE lawsuit, Gov’s flexibility should prevail
In SEIU lawsuit, Gov's flexibility should prevail
Editorials slam WFSE’s “ill-timed greed”
Shouldn't unions sacrifice with the rest of us?
Unions described as "foot soldiers" for tax increases
SEIU grasping at straws in latest suit against governor
Shouldn't conflict-of-interest legislation apply to the governor, too?
WEA board gave $300,000 for Gregoire reelection
Supreme Court sides with union in Locke v. Karass
Unions encourage Obama to hide info from public
Unions make play for opera, theater workers
Legislators consider gagging free speech by employers
Legislators: $105 million for fixing pets
SEIU wants their cut of money for kids
Ferry unions choose jobs over more money
WFSE: Do as We Say, Not as We Do
Government responsible for union growth in 2008
Will Hilda Solis be the latest nominee to face tax scrutiny?
82 Percent Don't Want to Join a Union
Newspapers argue against unionizing daycares
WFSE loses case over pay raises
WFSE wants to keep government big
Legislation would protect employee ballots
Another newspaper recognizes WFSE's "greed"
State AG issues concerns about gagging employer speech
Is economic reality settling in at WFSE?
WFSE, WEA honing tax increase message at focus groups
Solis confirmed as labor secretary
Legislators consider funneling UI funds to SEIU
Legislators target Netflix, Coke. State Parks wants boater cards.
Does education include health care?
Taxing cars to pay for ferries?
Audit alleges ethics violation at Evergreen State College
Worker Privacy Act called a "needless intrusion"
Union transparency = more information and accountability
SEIU lawsuit decision highlights hypocrisy
State Senate votes to expand higher ed bargaining rights
Unemployment Insurance, meet I-960
State House puts SEIU ahead of children
Employee Free Choice Act introduced today
Washington State Patrol investigating votes for money on labor bill
WSP statement on votes-for-money investigation
Votes-for-money scandal shows the need for increased union accountability
Senate places limits on trade association money. What about unions?
Public Disclosure Commission may take on State Labor Council
"Labor bill deserved to die, no excuses needed"
WFSE: People should pay more for our jobs
Rep. Brendan Williams defends money-for-votes email
Public employees may see increase in health coverage costs
Another newspaper criticizes union lawsuits
Sunshine Week eclipse: Obama DOL darkens public view of union finances
Scrutiny of 'retro' bill continues
Report suggests Specter a “no” on card check
WFSE gives up fight for greed…for now
Legislators continue funding union special interests
Daycares put union, state on defensive with lawsuit over release of private information
Unionizing daycares a “political payoff” says TNT
Would environmentalists also support opening collective bargaining?
Legislators recommend three-year delay on paid family leave
Senate to debate daycare union bill
Is SEIU coming to reality on EFCA?
Do paid family leave changes mean higher taxes?
More federal rollbacks on union transparency
Just how effective are unions?
Court upholds Utah's Voluntary Contributions Act
Specter says his party switch won't impact EFCA
Card Check in California, Response in Missouri
Obama's marriage of business and labor?
Union contracts, health care costs, and opinions
Paper says Obama is "coddling unions"
Employer gag bill in Oregon may have died
Obama protects some consumers, but not union members
Governor approves taxpayer funds for union training
Union effects on jobs and the economy
Did worker freedom prevail in the 2009 legislature?
Seattle parents begin grassroots school reform movement
State workers vote for freedom from the union
Alternatives to union "get-rich-quick scheme"
Unions squawking in Hawaii over furloughs
What should government do to fight union corruption?
Union sues to make itself a local monopoly
Unions trying a "quieter and more lethal strategy"
New "compromise" would still allow coercion
Are Oregon unions paying their fair share for health care?
Oregon moves forward with employer gag bill
"Seniority-based layoffs at Seattle Schools may be crumbling"
Labor unions pass the plate for their higher ed agenda
DC players want labor talks opened
Has card check compromise fizzled?
More Missouri schools allow for union competition
Union defends ineffective DC teachers
Oregon legislature passes union-backed bill to help gag employers
California Supremes uphold restrictions on union politicking
Resurgent Labor Unions Reach for More Power
WSJ: Unions contributed to economic collapse of 'progressive' states
WFSE complains that taxpayers aren't chipping in enough for their health care
City of Olympia spends $70K on "wooden Stonehenge"
Unions send mixed messages on health care reform
State AG pronounces proposed Worker Privacy Act invalid
More state showdowns with public labor
Obama Administration wants less federal funding for union oversight
Union admits its White House influence comes from PAC
Labor unions plan town hall counterattack
Another voice in support of increasing union transparency
Unions back down in bankrupt California city
Specter pledges to support a final vote on EFCA
Did teachers forget how to spell I-L-L-E-G-A-L over the summer?
Seattle teachers' union seems to gain concessions in tentative agreement
Kent teachers authorize illegal strike
Oregon teachers upset at their union
More on the Lake Stevens strike
"Rebellious child" on teacher strikes
One strike averted, but closed-door bargaining remains a problem
"Wrong time and place for a school strike"