Employee Free Choice Act (S.560 and HR 1409)
The Employee Free Choice Act was introduced by the U.S. Senate (S.560) and the U.S. House of Representatives (HR 1409) on March 10, 2009. The Employee Free Choice Act is critical legislation that will restore our middle class and give workers back the freedom to bargain for a better life.
The Employee Free Choice Act will:
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Establish stronger penalties if companies illegally coerce, intimidate, or violate the rights of workers who are forming unions and negotiating first contracts.
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Provide mediation and arbitration by a neutral third party if workers and the employer can't agree on a first contract.
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Allow workers to form unions and bargain when 50 percent of workers, sign authorization cards. Workers can also request a secret ballot election.
Too often workers trying to form unions and bargain for a better life are thwarted by corporations who use coercion, harassments, and delay tactics. The Employee Free Choice Act will restore workers' freedom to unionize and bargain for better wages, benefits, and a voice on the job. When more workers unionize, the voice for all workers is stronger.
Please contact members of Congress and ask them to restore workers' rights by voting in favor of the Employee Free Choice Act!
For more information on the Employee Free Choice Act, contact your Union Representative or Marina Faz-Huppert, Local 881's Legislative and Political Director at 847-294-5064.
Employee Free Choice Act Introduced by Congress (PDF format)
The Facts About the Employee Free Choice Act (PDF format)
National Outlook: The Employee Free Choice Act (PDF format)
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to See Full Text of Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
(S 560-Introduced in Senate)
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to See Full Text of Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
(HR 1409-Introduced in House)
TAKE ACTION!
CONTACT CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF
THE EMPOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT.
Indiana Residents:
Contact U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (IN)
and urge him to support the Employee Free Choice Act:
5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 3200
Hammond, IN 46320
219-852-2763
fax 219-852-2787
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