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Rep. Joe Wilson on Card Check: Put It “Aside Altogether”
Many are aware of the ongoing effort by Associated Builders and Contractors and Free Enterprise Alliance to educate our members, the general public, and legislators about the anti-democratic, job-killing nature of the misleadingly named Employee Free Choice Act. As part of that effort, we have asked some leading legislators their views on the bill.
Today’s interviewee is Rep. Joe Wilson, who represents South Carolina’s Second District.
1) What is the status of the Employee Free Choice Act and what is your position on the legislation?
I am opposed to the misnamed Employee Free Choice Act because it all but eliminates an employee’s right to a secret ballot and would require the government to step in between an employer and their employees to impose binding arbitration. It would be a clear detriment to job creation and a roadblock to reform.
2) ABC members believe that there is no “compromise” on a bill that starts out so badly as to include “card check” and binding arbitration. What is your view of “compromise” on EFCA?
I believe this legislation is bad for employers and employees alike and should be put aside altogether.
3) Have you heard from your constituents on EFCA and the impact the bill would have on your district?
I have heard from individuals in the Second Congressional District who believe we need to protect the rights of our employees and that includes the right to a secret ballot. They understand how this legislation would damage job creation and hurt an economic recovery.
4) In your view, are there other, better legal or regulatory reforms that would be more helpful to working Americans and our economy?
The key to restoring our economy is helping businesses create new jobs. We can start by putting to rest attempts to raise taxes on small businesses whether through a big government health care plan or a cap and tax scheme both of which would destroy jobs. More specifically, I’ve been a longtime supporter of expanding bonus depreciation for businesses to encourage the purchase of new equipment and the growth in business that will create jobs.
5) If you could tell an ABC member one thing about your position on workforce laws and other laws governing the marketplace, what would you say?
We need to promote the free market and ensure that laws and reforms are targeted in support of a limited government involvement.
