Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Baucus Co-Sponsors Employee Free Choice Act

Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) became the 43rd senator to sign on as a co-sponsor of the Employee Free Choice Act, eight short of a majority. There are 216 co-sponsors in the House, just two short of a majority. The most recent supporter in the House is Delegate Eni Faleomavaega (D) of American Samoa, who does not have a vote in floor actions.

The legislation (S. 842 and H.R. 1696) would require employers to recognize a union after a majority of workers signs cards authorizing representation. It also would provide for mediation and arbitration of first-contract disputes and set stronger penalties for violations of labor law when workers are trying to form a union.

Indiana Congressman Chris Chocola has thus far failed to co-sponsor this legislation which is so important to workers.

You can see the full list of co-sponsors by clicking here:

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