Thursday, January 01, 2009

Editorial: Saxman says ending secret union ballot a mistake

Among other things expected to occupy Congress and Barack Obama next year will be legislation known as the Employee Free Choice Act, a name that strikes some, including Del. Chris Saxman, R-Staunton, as oxymoronic.

Particularly objectionable in the mind of Saxman and business is an element that would eliminate secret ballots for union elections, leaving workers subject to coercion by union bosses eyeing power and dues.

The right-to-work status of Virginia, Saxman explains, would be shattered, and so he acts.
Read the entire editorial in the Star Exponent.

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