Florida Republican Sen. Mel Martinez | Politico
Some ideas that come before Congress are better than others. But once in a while, even I am surprised by what is considered in the nation’s capital. That is certainly true of the misnamed Employee Free Choice Act.
This legislation would have the exact opposite effect of its title. EFCA aims to eliminate a worker’s fundamental freedoms of speech and association. What’s more, the EFCA would have a devastating effect on Florida’s and the nation’s economies. It is important to understand what this legislation actually does.
It effectively eliminates the secret ballot from workplace elections. Today, when workers cast a vote to unionize their shop, they can do so privately—by secret ballot. EFCA would put in place a “card check” mechanism that would force workers to declare publicly whether they support a union—creating a scenario rife with opportunities for coercion and intimidation.
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