Should Congress Change Labor Law on How a Union Can Organize?

By U.S. News Staff

January 30, 2009 RSS Feed Print

Should Congress change the way workers unionize? On the one hand, supporters like James P. Hoffa, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, argue that the Employee Free Choice Act would protect workers from management coercion by making joining a simple matter of majority rule. On the other hand, opponents like GOP House Leader John Boehner argue that the lack of a secret vote would put employees in a difficult position. What do you think? Post your thoughts.

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Weakinstitution of 6:50AM December 16, 2009

There is no freedom when you have to disclose your vote and be subject to pressures from either side. The unions know that a secret vote allows you to vote without pressure. The unions are trying to change the law so they can coerce workers to join unions. If we dont like our employment terms, then we are free to go elsewhere to work or take the risk to start our own business.

Walter of OR 9:53PM June 08, 2009

Working in marketing for a privately owned manufacturer in the USA, I travel globally and can see first hand the competitive landscape .

Also, 25 + years ago I had to join the Teamsters for 5 years during college years to work and pay for my education. Maybe I should thank the Teamsters for securing the high wages i enjoyed during those years, but 2 of the 4 companies held hostage by the Teamsters were able to move south to more competitive , friendlier climates. The 2 remaing union companies are warehouses that MUST stay local.

"Card Check" will serve to drive out the remaining USA manufacturers by necessity to be competitive globally.

Service jobs in the public sector and goverment jobs will be the only ones left for the unions to bleed. If workers secretly vote to join a union, so be it.

E. Bryan Rucinski of OH 11:50AM April 10, 2009

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