Source: Tom Johnston, MEATINGPLACE.COM, 1/12/09
The American Meat Institute said Friday it has joined more than 500 members of the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace in signing a letter urging Congress to stymie all efforts to pass any provision included in the Employee Free Choice Act.
The legislation would require companies to recognize and bargain with unions as long as a majority of their labor forces sign cards expressing a desire for union representation.
"We believe this bill severely undermines long-standing principles of balance and fairness in federal labor law," the letter states. "Make no mistake; the purpose of EFCA is not labor law reform. The legislation is a dramatic assault on the rights of employees and employers that threatens to severely undermine any chance at a constructive dialogue on labor law reform."
To view this letter, click here.
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