Employee Free Choice Act?

From: The Pen of Gary Bauer

Unfortunately, the Employee Free Choice Act is nothing like its title suggests. In fact, the bill will be used as a club to force the unionization of thousands of U.S. businesses, making them less competitive and driving up costs. That is reason enough to oppose the legislation, but if you are a social conservative who cares about preserving normal marriage and believes in the sanctity of life, there is even more reason to be concerned.

If this legislation becomes law, the increased union membership would result in big left-wing unions getting an additional $1.75 billion to spend on political activities over the next 10 years. Yes, you read that right – $1.75 billion!! How will they spend it? Sadly, the evidence overwhelmingly suggests that much of the money will be used against your values.

•The AFL-CIO Executive Committee is firmly on the record as opposing the defense of marriage laws that we have passed in 30 states.

•The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has condemned the Federal Marriage Amendment pending in the U.S. Senate.

•The California Teachers Association donated $1.25 million last year to fight pro-family groups in that state.

•The United Auto Workers (UAW) has pushed for abortion coverage in health plans.

•The NEA and AFSCME, two more big unions, have endorsed pro-abortion marches in Washington, D.C.

I could go on and on but you get the point. If Big Labor gets another $1.75 billion to use against our values it will be devastating. Here’s what you can do:

1. Educate people at church, in your neighborhood and where you work. Share this memo with them.

2. Call Capitol Hill (202-224-3121) and tell your Congressman and Senators to oppose the Employee Free Choice Act.