Posts Tagged ‘ARAW’
Fight Over Employee Free Choice Act Is Far From Over
Despite a steady stream of editorials against the Employee Free Choice Act and recent news that key Senators are backing away from the bill, the fight is definitely not over. Organized labor (through its “American Rights At Work”) has launched a new ad using tired rhetoric portraying business owners as greedy fat-cats. But The Hill notes:
The new ad suggests the fierce battle over the labor bill is not ending despite setbacks for organized labor.
A timely reminder, indeed. With Congress back at home districts, organized labor continues to pressure our elected leaders into a bad law. That means opponents have to stay active and stay loud (especially in the face of continuing half-truths from those who wrongly claim EFCA will increase worker rights).
Big Labor Goes Hollywood
Hollywood has its own labor problems, but maybe they will take a break as they attempt to ship a little bit of Tinseltown to the nation’s capital. Former West Wing actors Martin Sheen, Bradley Whtiford (who is on the board of directors for the union group that continues to mislead the public on card check), and Richard Schiff will be making an appearance in support of the Employee Free Choice Act today.
It’s yet another reminder that while serious political leaders like Sen. Arlen Specter do not support EFCA, union lobbyists have not given up. And while they have not been able to call in the big guns, they have managed to wrangle a few actors who used to play serious politicians. The fat lady has not yet sung on this drama.
UPDATE: “If it
