thetruthaboutefca.com | The Truth About The Employee Free Choice Act & Card Check

This morning, Representatives John Kline and Tom Price had an op-ed in the Washington Times to defend the private ballot, which is under assault via the Employee Free Choice Act.

The Reps write:

During congressional testimony on the issue, one former union organizer described aggressive, often misleading, tactics employed in such a process. Workers were rarely shown an actual union contract, denied information about strikes and other controversial union practices, and pressured to sign the cards quickly without the opportunity to deliberate. If workers later changed their minds, organizers often refused to return the card or allow the worker to withdraw support.

While EFCA threatens the private ballot, the gentlemen highlight the Secret Ballot Protection Act, which would guarantee that right for employees. The Congressmen conclude:

If unions and employers are sincere in their missions of protecting and serving workers, the real question should be how all sides can work together to defend workers’ interests – and protect the rights of millions of Americans whose privacy and freedom are at stake. The Secret Ballot Protection Act is the first step in the right direction.

Tags: Protecing Secret Ballots, Rep. John Kline, Rep. Tom Price, Secret Ballot Protection Act