"EFCA is not about the unions winning more elections, it's about them never losing another election.."Yesterday, on January 27, the Greenville Chamber hosted an event in conjunction with the Anderson Area, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greer and Spartanburg Chambers on the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)/Card Check Bill that is moving through the US Congress.
Marc Freedman, director of Labor Law and Policy for the US Chamber of Commerce, was scheduled to inform attendees on this Bill, but due to weather conditions, his flight was delayed, and did not arrive on time. So, the Chambers collaborated and put together a strong agenda of three individuals...
Moore Hallmark, executive director of the Southeastern Regional Office of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, informed attendees of the US Chamber's stance on this bill -- which is a strong opposition. According to Hallmark and the US Chamber, there are three problems with Card Check: (1) Eliminating the Private Ballot, (2) Government Arbitration and Control of your business, and (3) Harsh New Penalties for Businesses (click here for more information).
Next up on the agenda was Baker Wyche, attorney with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Wyche has over 30 years of experience in dealing with labor and employment issues. During the program, Wyche gave a brief history of unions, how they have come about, and how they have been gaining in momentum. He informed attendees that unions can happen to any employee with 2 or more employees. In addition, Wyche informed attendees that as of 11:00 a.m. that day (1/27), he received word that Congressman George Miller has drafted a "Dear Colleague" letter asking for others to join him in passing this bill. 
Steve Nail of Hubbell Lighting concluded the presentation urging attendees to be careful... "If you are not prepared, you will be organized before you know it." According to Nail, unionization can happen over night. Employers need to be aware, and need to be communicating to their staff. Nail encouraged attendees to give staff facts - tell them the good, the bad, the ugly. Communication is the absolute key against the formation of unions.
In order to stop this bill, action must be taken by not only Chambers of Commerce, but by business communities every where. Contact your congressman, senator or representative today and let them know of your opposition to this Bill. Links to assist in doing so are below:
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