No Overtime Pay. Unsafe Working Conditions. No Minimum Wage. No More.

June 14, 2007

In a nutshell, this is what workers faced before there were unions. Sadly enough, big money interests are hell-bent on turning back the clock to a time when employees had no voice at their workplace. That’s why AFSCME is calling on Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that would not only make it easier for workers to form unions but also impose real penalties on employers who violate their legal right to organize. EFCA was already passed in the U.S. House. Now it’s the Senate’s turn. The Senate is expected to begin debate on EFCA on Monday, with a vote to come as early as Wednesday, June 20th. AFSCME has launched a radio ad campaign urging people to tell their senators to support this important bill. And 2,000 AFSCME members who will be in Washington, DC for our Leadership Conference will be turning out in full force for a rally on Capitol Hill to make it clear that giving workers a free choice should be is a priority. You can listen to AFSCME’s radio ad here or catch it on Air America Radio. You can also sign our online petition telling Senators to support this important legislation for workers’ rights. Working families are struggling more than ever to make ends meet. This is your chance to do something about it.