Workers who try to join unions face many challenges
by Becky Williams, President, SEIU District 1199
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail Column
November 13, 2008

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- From rising health insurance premiums to stagnant wages, workers are facing enormous 21st century challenges, but laws governing their fundamental right to choose a union are inadequate. These challenges include employer intimidation and harassment in union election drives.

The Employee Free Choice Act will ensure that American workers have the freedom to choose to form a union in an atmosphere that is free of employer interference and harassment.

A 2005 University of Illinois at Chicago study found that nine of 10 employers force their employees to attend one-on-one anti-union meetings with their supervisors during organizing drives.
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