Reminder to Sign
Free Choice Act Cards
Don’t forget to
sign a card to support the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), the most
important change to U.S. labor law in a generation. The card
campaign is part of the AFL-CIO Million Member Mobilization to show
the new president and Congress that there is widespread support
among working men and women for stronger laws to protect the right
to choose a union and stop unfair employer tactics against
organizing and bargaining a first contract.
“Corporations and their allies are launching a major attack on the
Employee Free Choice Act with misleading ads and divisive tactics,”
said IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “Union membership is the best
way to preserve family-wage jobs and benefits and a right that every
American should have free from employer intimidation.”
The Employee Free Choice Act had bipartisan support in the current
Congress and passed in the House of Representatives but was blocked
by a GOP filibuster in the Senate. Despite a strong campaign against
unions by business interests, a majority of Americans still say they
would join a union if they had the chance.
Employee Free Choice Act cards were sent to every IAM local and
district lodge in the United States. Signed cards should be returned
to local or district lodge representatives who will then forward
them to their respective territory offices.
For information about the Employee Free Choice Act, including a fact
sheet and other background information, click
here.
To sign an online version of the AFL-CIO card, click
here. |
MNPL Contributions Online
The IAM works diligently with members of local, state and national
legislatures to forward issues important to working families.
The Machinists Non-Partisan Political
League is the IAM's heavyweight champion when it comes to politics
and legislation. But the fights we wage for job security, fair
trade, living wage jobs, the right to form unions and more are
expensive. Your dues money cannot be used for politics.
Help us help candidates who care about America's workers -
regardless of party affiliation. Just $25 can go a long way
and may be deductible on your state tax return. Click
here to
make an online contribution today. |
