The Philadelphia Museum of Art has become an unlikely backdrop to the national campaign to pass the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), legislation that would make it easier for workers to form unions. The museum’s guards, a majority of which signed union authorization cards in November 2008, find themselves in an unusual bind: They are unable to find a union willing… return to article
-
subscribe to print magazine
-
email this article to a friend
-
Reader Comments (2)Page 1 of 1 pagesThe Employee Free Choice Act is sorely needed by all workers, especially those in low wage industries such as hospitality, security and nursing home.
When I hear right wingers brag about how “free” we are in this country, I always respond with: Yes, we are free. Free to work for low wages, free to not have any on the job justice and if it were up to the bosses we would be free to work for FREE!
Posted by Chicano Wobbly on Apr 24, 2009 at 6:26 PM Readers might also like my Nolan Chart column, “A Libertarian Alternative to the EFCA”:
http://www.nolanchart.com/article6060.html
Posted by Dan Clore on Apr 30, 2009 at 9:06 AM Page 1 of 1 pages -
register a new account »Posting Security
Also by Daniel Denvir
- Labor Limbo
Philadelphia museum guards fighting for union recognition highlight the potential power of "card check." - Resource Wars in Ecuador
Indigenous people accuse President Rafael Correa of selling out to mining interests.
Popular Discussions
- The 9/11 Faith Movement
Many Americans believe 9/11 was a conspiracy by the U.S. government
1979 posts since Jul 11 06 - What’s the 411 on 9/11?
891 posts since Dec 21 05 - Democrats: It’s the War
659 posts since Nov 1 05 - Was the Presidential Election Stolen?
462 posts since Jun 19 06 - A Fundamental History Lesson
The rise of National Socialism proved politics and religion don't mix
427 posts since Oct 10 05
© 2009 In These Times | Reprint Policy | Privacy Policy | Powered by Expression Engine | RSS Feeds
