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March 10, 2009

Key Senate Democrats Waver on Employee Free Choice Act
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The Wall Street Journal reports key Senate Democrats are wavering in
their support of the Employee Free Choice Act, dealing a potential blow
to organized labor. The bill would stop employers from demanding
secret-ballot elections and require them to recognize unions if a
majority of workers consented. The bill has been fiercely opposed by the
Chamber of Commerce and other business groups. At least six senators who
have previously supported the proposal now say they are opposed or not
sure. Senators on the fence include Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu of
Louisiana, Republican Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, and both of
the Democratic senators from Arkansas, Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln.



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