Issues
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Labor - Card Check The Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 1409) would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board to certify a bargaining unit or union, without holding an election, if a majority of employees have agreed to union representation. Many refer to this process as “card check.” It would also mandate binding arbitration between management and unions during contract disputes. In my opinion, H.R. 1409 puts too much power into the hands of union organizers and will have the effect of exposing employees to intimidation and coercion by union officials. I also believe that the right of a secret ballot for union formation should be protected - so much so that I am an original cosponsor of H.R. 1176, the Secret Ballot Protection Act. Additionally, North Carolina is a “right-to-work” state, which preserves and protects the free choice of individual employees to form, join or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. It is my belief that H.R. 1409 would compromise this designation. |