The Employee Free Choice Act “Card Check” was re-introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate by Rep. George Miller (D-CA) and Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA). The legislation, S. 560 and H.R. 1409 , would amend the National Labor Relations Act by requiring employers to recognize a labor union solely through the “card check” process, thus permitting unions to avoid secret elections where employees make decisions free from interference. The legislation also would mandate onerous first-contract binding and increase penalties imposed on employers who are found to have committed unfair labor practices during a union organizing drive or negotiation of a first contract.

During March, United States Senator Arlen Specter voted against a cloture motion to limit debate on S. 560 . Senate Democrat leadership then began work on a compromise bill, in the hopes of gaining support from moderate Senate Republicans. These conversations continue.

HAP joins with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the business community in remaining opposed to the EFCA and any modified version or alternative to the proposal.

Representative Curt Schroder and Senator Mike Folmer Media Conference Call with former Massachusetts Governor Mit Romney opposing the Employee Free Choice Act (April 27, 2009)
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Confronting the Rhetoric about the Employee Free Choice Act
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PA Coalition Letter to Senator Specter about Employee Free Choice Act Compromise (July 30, 2009) 4 Page(s) / 230.10 Kb - Download time approximately 2.2 secs on a 1.0 mb connection Adobe Acrobat - Download a viewer for this attachment - How to Download

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• Update on “Card Check” Efforts and Compromise Legislation
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• PA Hospitals Applaud Senator Specter’s Stand on Employee Free Choice Act
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• “Card Check” Bills Introduced in U.S. Senate and House
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• Update Regarding “Card Check” Legislation
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