Employee Free Choice Act

The word 'union' implies an endeavor to 'bring together.' So, why are unions always pitting one side against the other to force compliance with their demands?

House Committee on Education and Labor Press Secretary Aaron Albright responds to questions related to what may seem to be contradictions within the debate of the Employee Free Choice Act, otherwise known as "Card Check".

The EFCA Bill, otherwise known as "Card Check", has impassioned supporters and detractors, and pressure is coming down on Congress from both sides of the spectrum. Who will be the winners and losers if it gets passed?

The Orwellian named Employee Free Choice Act, better known as Card Check, has been introduced in both houses of Congress. The intent of the legislation is to open more businesses of unionization, thus increasing the power of a key Democratic constituency.

The best bill for rebuilding the middle class in years is being introdeuced, and Republicans are deadset against it - of course!

EFCA Question: If you (or someone you know) tried to help form a labor union in one of America's low-wage stores or plants, do you feel employment would be threatened.

The US Senate has rejected H.R. 800, "The Employee Free Choice Act of 2007" by failing to reach cloture which would have ended debate on the measure. 60 Votes are needed on a cloture vote; the Senate voted 51-48.

The EFCA seeks to amend the National Labor Relations Act by no longer requiring elections to determine if employees will accept a union if a majority of employees have signed authorization cards.

Heading into World War I, organized labor in America was at its peak of success. But soon after the war ended, so did organized labor's prosperity. Why did the dream of the hard working man come to an end? Many historians have various theories, but only a few hold up.

Little things can really add up when you use your real costs as found in burdened labor. There are many ways for the crews of services to fritter away time that costs your small business far more than you may realize thus eating up your profits.

Unions are not good for employers or potential employee's in the long run of things.

It's about time someone stood up to lazy government workers who milk the taxpayers for paychecks.

As a former business/political consultant, and current business writer, I am often asked if there is any benefit to having a union in your place of business. There are certain benefits to union membership that most people in management never think about.

Unions served a useful and valuable purpose -- once. They have been transformed to something that is bad for our country.

Actors who are members of SAG, AEA, or AFTRA are not only bound to the requirements of their casting directors but their union as well. What are these responsibilities and how do they affect you?

Opinon Article on Non-Unions and Unions and attributes. Unions can be more favorable.

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The once reputable legal protection for joining a union has grown soft on anti-union employers. Union leaders and the politicians in the White House want to remedy the union obstacles by strengthening the ability of union efforts to succeed.

Unions are a valuable asset to workers. They help fight against unfair treatment in the workplace. There are many skeptics that believe that unions are outdated. This is not true because they are both politically and economically powerful.

This review explains why the Union 20" Large Mouth Tool Bag can make you into a mobile mechanic.

Unions are on the brink of many things and no sector in society realizes this more than the labor movement itself.

Why do unions seem to have so much contempt for the secret ballot process? If their goal is to eliminate the requirement for workers to vote twice, then why not keep the secret ballot vote and do away with the card check vote?

7 Steps companies can take to keep out a union.

Card check is receiving considerable publicity in the news. Card check is explained here.

Forced Unionism

I am the spouse of an employee who just recently went on strike with his union. This guide will show you some of the things that you can do to keep you sanity and bills paid until the union strike is over.

Unions were established to protect the employees from the mistreatment of management. They also provide employees with a retirement income, which many of them would not have, if they were not union members.

This is an article on the good, the bad, and the ugly of unions.

Most Union leaders are more corrupt then the Unions would like to admit.

The Employee Free Choice Act is either the greatest legislation ever crafted or a piece of partisan baloney. So which is it? Slicing through the rhetoric to examine the bill and what it means to you.