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Employee Free Choice

New Reason for Devotion to Employee Free Choice Act

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 11.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: United Steel Workers Union, Union Card Checks, Employee Free Choice Act, Card Check, Afl-Cio, Employee Free Choice, Efca, United Steelworkers, Leo Gerard, Unions, Labor Unions, Politics News
Leo W. Gerard

For Ted Kennedy, for Crystal Lee Sutton, for us all, America ought to have the Employee Free Choice Act.

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The Franken Factor (and Counting to 60)

Juliette Powell | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Al Franken Senate, Ben Nelson, Doma, Juliette Powell, Al Franken, Senate Races, Joe Biden, Employee Free Choice, Ted Kennedy, Barack Obama, Senate, 33millionpeople, Rahm Emanuel, Energy Reform, Senate Democrats, Health Care, Politics News
Juliette Powell

As harsh as this may seem, maybe it is time for Ted Kennedy to resign from the Senate and let the Democratic Governor of Massachusetts appoint a healthy successor.

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Starbucks's Health Care Policy Is Sickening

ZP Heller | Posted 06.27.2009 | Business

Read More: Howard Schultz, Starbucks, Health Insurance, Employee Free Choice, Barista, Union, Business News
ZP Heller

The shocking truth about Starbucks' health care policy and anti-labor practices belie the company's "progressive" veneer.

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Spilling the Beans About Starbucks' Union-Busting Tactics

ZP Heller | Posted 06.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Howard Schultz, Efca, Workers, Brave New Films, Starbucks, Employee Free Choice, Robert Greenwald, Unions, Rights, Politics News
ZP Heller

Turns out the coffee giant has a nasty history of being anti-barista, anti-union, and thus anti-Employee Free Choice Act as well.

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What Do Starbucks and Wal-Mart Have in Common?

Robert Greenwald | Posted 06.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Starbucks, Rights, Howard Schultz, Employee Free Choice, Efca, Workers, Brave New Films, Unions, Robert Greenwald, Politics News
Robert Greenwald

There are over 127,000 baristas in our country alone, many of whom are in dire need of better wages, health benefits, and hours. Shouldn't they have the right to be treated fairly?

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The Politics of Bonuses & Free Choice

Al Norman | Posted 04.22.2009 | Business

Read More: My$Hare, Wal-Mart, Employee Free Choice, Bush Administration, Michael Duke, Bonus Payments, Obama Administration, Business News
Al Norman

Wal-Mart's My$hare bonuses are not a substitute for a decent, living wage, and a quality health plan that does more than leave employees with enormous deductibles to pay.

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Peaceful Revolution: Fighting for Women Means Fighting for Free Choice

Steffany Stern | Posted 04.18.2009 | Politics

Read More: Women's Rights, Women's History Month, Employee Free Choice, Employee Free Choice Act, A Peaceful Revolution, Politics News
Steffany Stern

Women need to be able to exercise our collective power to achieve better pay and benefits at work. The Employee Free Choice Act would help us do just that.

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Why Was Citi's Deborah Weinswig the Only Analyst to Downgrade Wal-Mart on Employee Free Choice?

Jane Hamsher | Posted 04.13.2009 | Politics

Read More: Sandy Weil, Employee Free Choice, Walmart, Jack Grubman, Deborah Weinswig, Sam Stein, Citigroup, Politics News
Jane Hamsher

Why did Weinswig downgrade Wal-Mart from a "buy" to a "hold"? Because, she says, the Employee Free Choice Act might pass.

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Ryan Grim

Ben Nelson Opposes Employee Free Choice Act

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics

Read More: Employee Free Choice Act, Ben Nelson Efca, Efca Nelson, Employee Free Choice, Ben Nelson, Efca Votes, Nelson Employee Free Choice Act, Free Choice Act, Ben Nelson Card Check, Politics News

Ben Nelson will once again be playing a key role in Senate negotiations over a major legislative drive. The centrist Nebraska Democrat told reporters ...

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Employee Free Choice Act: All You Need To Know

The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics

Read More: Union Legislation, Employee Free Choice Act, Card Check, Efca Legislation, Employee Free Choice, Efca, Unions, Secret Ballot, Card Check Bill, Politics News

Check back here for updates on the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee Free Choice Act, sometimes called "card check," is legislation aimed at st...

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