There has never been a more poorly titled piece of legislation than the pending Employee Free Choice Act (well maybe other than FOCA). This piece of legislation has nothing to do with “choice,” and everything to do with a workers right to choose their own destiny without fear of reprisal and intimidation:
The argument by those who support this bill falls right on its face with a simple question – “Is a voter more likely to be exposed to threats, pressure, and coercion if their vote was out in the open or secret?” Repeatedly, whether we are casting our ballot for student council, mayor, or President of the Unites States, the vote is matter between the ballot box and ourselves. It should be no different for union votes.
Do not get me wrong. There was a time when unions served a purpose in this country; and there are some companies still that mistreat their workers and deserve a union presence. But unions are adversarial in nature, and in modern times have become greedy entities feeding off the fears of their members, and holding decent businesses for ransom. This piece of legislation has nothing to do with the rights of employees, and everything to do with political payback to the unions.
Unions in this country overwhelmingly support the Democratic Party. The full weight of union money and personnel are used to support Democratic candidates in almost every major, national election. However, union membership is decreasing, which in turn is reduces membership dues and the union’s political clout. The Democrats need this bill to pass so that dishonest union thugs can try to rebuild a corrupt machine that the Democratic Party needs to survive.
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