SUNY Albany TPUSA chapter to host ‘Unionized Hot Dog Stand’ exploring effects of labor regulations
Event sponsored by the Leadership Institute uses satire to promote discussion on free markets and entrepreneurship.
Turning Point USA at SUNY Albany is using creativity and comedy to spark discussion about free-market economics with its upcoming “Unionized Hot Dog Stand” event.
The event, sponsored by the Leadership Institute, will take place on Saturday, November 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the university’s main tailgating lot.
Campus Reform is a project of the Leadership Institute.
Students will get to enjoy free hot dogs while taking part in a hands-on demonstration about the effects of labor regulations and unionization on small businesses.
To make the lesson interactive, student organizers will “unionize” their own stand by implementing mock workplace rules, hosting collective bargaining sessions, and requiring symbolic dues payments.
The goal is to show how increased labor regulations can drive up costs, reduce efficiency, and limit opportunities for workers and consumers alike.
The event is open to all SUNY Albany students, faculty, and community members.
In addition to the interactive demonstration, Turning Point USA will distribute educational materials promoting entrepreneurship, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty.
