Union representation is a hard-won American tradition. It deserves protection and encouragement, especially in times of economic crisis. The current laws, however, allow businesses to independently campaign against the organization of worker led unions, to an inequitable extent.
The Employee Free Choice Act would increase penalties for violating workers’ First Amendment right to form a union; to negotiate a first contract; and would provide mediation and arbitration to assist management and unions through this negotiation to find an equitable and efficient compromise.
Union contracts bring fair wages and benefits to those who will rebuild our infrastructure, provide essential products and services, and spend their earnings back in their own communities. By giving a fair shake to organized labor, the Employee Free Choice Act can play an important part in America’s economic revitalization--and that will benefit us all.
Friday, April 10, 2009
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