The Employee Free Choice Act: American Rights At Work
A growing, bipartisan coalition of policymakers supports the Employee Free Choice Act, proposed legislation that would ensure that workers have a free choice and a fair chance to form a union. Simply put, the Employee Free Choice Act will allow workers to once again choose to form unions without the fear of being fired. The legislation would give workers a fair and direct path to form unions through majority sign-up, help employees secure a contract with their employer in a reasonable period of time, and toughen penalties against employers who violate their workers' rights. Why is this bill so important? It's plain as day: workers are struggling in this country. Today's workplaces are tilted in favor of lavishly-paid CEOs, who get golden parachutes while middle-class families struggle to get by. The Employee Free Choice Act can restore the balance, giving more workers a chance to form unions and get better health care, job security, and benefits – and an opportunity to pursue their dreams. Bookmark/Search this post with: |
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Free choice act
Richard,
Great information you have provided on the “Free Choice Act”. Will this bill also include and or allow “Freedom Of Choice” language for the membership to decide which union they want?
Fraternally,
Ron Taylor
President
PATCO
E Mail Ron@patco81.com
www.patco81.com
Majority Sign Up
Yes.
There is the process of Certification on the Basis of Signed Authorizations which provides for certification of a union as the bargaining representative if the National Labor Relations Board finds that a majority of employees in an appropriate unit has signed authorizations designating the union as its bargaining representative. Requires the Board to develop model authorization language and procedures for establishing the authenticity of signed authorizations.
Heres a great article from over a year ago