Comments on: New EFCA bill unveiled

By: J.R.

J.R. — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:37:37 +0000

The Democratic Party has to do something to pay off union support over the last elections. Up till now they have gotten nothing for their support. Now, with a fillabuster proof Congress, the bill has come due. It has nothing to do with worker’s needs or rights or making the U.S. more competitive.

As an after thought, as a Pennsylvanian, Spector was always the best Demcrat on our legislative team. The reason he offically became one is well documented. He lost the support of the state party as the party (particularly Central PA) became more conservative. His re-election is not a forgone conclusion even as a Democrat. He could even lose the primary!

By: martin

martin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:33:09 +0000

Thank you Chris for the information about that awesome book about your company’s struggle with that power crazed and corrupt SEIU…..simply outstanding!

Arlen Specter…the best example why we should keep our own health care and not Obamacare.

By: John

John — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:33:24 +0000

Arlen Specter. Another good reason for term limits.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:35:35 +0000

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:1:./temp/~c110oxRgGT::

This is the version that was introduced in the House.

But in order to fully understand what it will change you might need to reference the NLRA.

http://www.nlrb.gov/about_us/overview/national_labor_relations_act.aspx

Also attached is a book that describes my companies 3 year fight against a Union organizing campaign. It’s not a side of the story you get to see too much.

http://www.thedevilatmydoorstep.com/overview.html

By: Steve H.

Steve H. — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:32:36 +0000

I wish our legislators would put more effort into coming up with laws that would make the US more business friendly than wasting their time working on a bill that is not needed. If labor leaders need something to pacify them, get each of them a nook-nook! It’s simple: Unions add cost to a business and create havoc in trying to establsh team work within an organization. There are enough laws out there to protect employees from those companies who choose to act unethically when dealing with their employee’s, and we do not need third party telling us how to run our business. We already have enough government intervention (FMLA, ADA, etc.) to keep us busy dealing with employees who like to take advantage of the system using the current laws in-place.

By: Flel

Flel — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:15:31 +0000

Does the bill have any stiff penalties for misconduct by the “organizers”? They are always portrayed as just being in it to help workers. Employer intimidation? How about union intimidation? Does that ever get covered by these bills? The Organizer-In-Chief should be pleased this is moving forward with little fanfare to keep it out of the public eye while we debate whether a tax is a tax.

By: Carol w

Carol w — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:26:51 +0000

I agree with Scott. Small business does not need more pressure from the government – Having been thru an organinzing attempt, the small business owner does not have much to say in the process without being threatened by the organizing labor group. Does anyone in govenerment have any common sense?

By: scott

scott — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:50:30 +0000

Ahhhh yes, the bill that American Business really needs in this time of economic trouble, “The employee free choice act”. As if our businesses in this country don’t face enough pressure from other government programs that will raise taxes on them, making operating conditions more difficult. What we really need is to get people organinzed to help increase expenses on business through a organinzed labor campaign.

Does anyone hear that????? I think I hear the boat leaving port, headed to China with the rest of our manufacturing jobs. Does anyone have the phone number for Rosetta Stone, I think I need to learn Chinese!

By: RWHRD

RWHRD — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:17:07 +0000

Me too. Thanks.

By: Kevin Engelman

Kevin Engelman — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:39:52 +0000

Does anyone know where the current version (or draft) of this bill can be found? I’d like to review what’s actually in it.