Sen. Specter, Where Is He On Employee Free Choice Act

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 by admin

The chattering class is (again) atwitter with wonder about where Sen. Arlen Specter is on the Employee Free Choice Act. The latest news is that Sen. Specter told labor audiences that they would like his position on the bill. Some interpret that as outright support. We say not so fast.

Shortly before altering his party status, Sen. Specter said he did not believe the time was right, economically speaking, to support EFCA. Little has changed there, as Associated Builders and Contractors members will tell you. And while a Democrat in Pennsylvania needs labor to win a primary race, he/she needs all type of voters in the primary.

So it’s worth noting the latest news:

Pennsylvanians of both political parties oppose the so-called card check legislation pending in Congress that would make it easier for unions to organize, a statewide poll shows.

The poll of 700 registered voters by Susquehanna Polling and Research Inc. found that people oppose card check by a 55-29 percent margin. Forty percent said they strongly oppose the legislation, compared to 15 percent strongly in favor.

Overall, we take the Senator at his word that he will not vote for cloture on EFCA with the current economic situation.

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