How to Support the Employee Free Choice Act

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Support the Employee Free Choice Act

The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is a proposed amendment to the National Labor Relations Act. The Employee Free Choice Act amendment proposes to allow the National Labor Relations Board to certify a representative when supported by a majority of employees when no other representative is certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of the employees. It has stirred a lot of debate, with some people claiming it will be the end of the secret ballot. Supporters of the bill claim it will not do away with secret ballots, but force employers to accept a majority sign-up and the manner with which employees decide to form a union. If you would like to support the Employee Free Choice Act, read on.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

internet
computer

Step 1

Learn about the Employee Free Choice Act. Don't just rely on the media or your co-workers. Get on-line and search for information on the Employee Free Choice Act. If you want to view the actual bill, you can go to websites like Govtrack.us and view it there. The current version of The Employee Free Choice Act is H. R. 1409. (see resources below)
Step 2

After you read through the bill and you are ready to support it, contact your representative and your senator and tell them you support the Employee Free Choice Act of 2009. If you aren't sure who your representative or senator is, you can look them up on-line at whoismyrepresentative.com and at the United States Senate page. (link below)
Step 3

You can also support the Employee Free Choice Act by signing a petition or joining a march. There are many sites available on-line where you can get more information and voice your stand on this controversial act. You can sign a petition at the America Rights at Work website. (link below)
Step 4

Continue to educate yourself and to follow the EFCA bill's progress. Talk to people who oppose the bill to find out why they oppose it. Ask your elected official to explain why they oppose the bill. Explain why you support it. Encourage open and honest dialogue.