August 26th, 2015
Bracing for labor board decision, franchises spend recess courting Democrats
On a recent Friday afternoon, House minority whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) found himself touring the unremarkable accommodations of a Hilton Garden Inn. Hoyer was there to listen to the people who own franchises — along with McDonald’s and Burger Kings and other fast food outlets — who are bracing for a…August 20th, 2015
Hoyer meets with local small business leaders
Roundtable discusses impact of ‘joint employer’ expansion Local and regional business leaders met with U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer on Friday to share their concerns that possible franchise changes could cost them control of their businesses. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) met with members of the Coalition to Save Local Businesses for a…August 18th, 2015