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huffingtonpost.com - 3/10/2009

Ben Nelson Opposes Free Choice Act

— huffingtonpost.com — Ben Nelson will once again be playing a key role in Senate negotiations over a major legislative drive. The centrist Nebraska Democrat told reporters Tuesday afternoon that he does not currently support the Employee Free Choice Act --- also known as ... (more) Ben Nelson Opposes Free Choice Act

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firedoglake.com - 3/10/2009

Citi Downgrades Stock Rating on Wal-Mart, Panics Market Over Employee Free Choice

— firedoglake.com — Who owns you, Blanche? Today Citigroup lowered its rating on Wal-Mart from a buy to a hold because of the Employee Free Choice Act , "citing concern that legislation intended to make it easier for employees to unionize would raise the ... (more) Citi Downgrades Stock Rating on Wal-Mart, Panics Market ...

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theplumline.whorunsgov.com - 3/10/2009

Have It Your Way? Burger King To Get Involved In War Against Employee Free Choice Act

— theplumline.whorunsgov.com — Uh oh -- this could be a major setback for labor and others pushing for the Employee Free Choice Act. The fast food giant Burger King is getting involved in the battle against the measure, the company's corporate offices confirm -- something that ... (more) Have It Your Way? Burger King To Get Involved In War ...

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Labor: Wow, What a Week!
Firedoglake — ... by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is another strong argument for passing the Employee Free Choice Act and restoring the freedom to form unions and bargain. ...

Bruce Raynor: What your boss won't tell you
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — Yesterday, the Employee Free Choice Act was introduced in the House and Senate. It's being supported by, among others, millions of American workers who would like a union - and with it a union contract. It's being opposed by CEOs who you can be sure all bargained for a contract before they ever set foot in their corner offices. This law is the most important piece of labor legislation in decades and a critical component in the effort to restore our economy. In recent years, Americans have worked harder than ever and yet they have shared in less ...

Specter Staff Threaten to Trash Letters in Support of Employee Free Choice
Firedoglake — ... In response, thousands of union members, community activists, religious and civil rights leaders and other members of the broad coalition in support of the Employee Free Choice Act have ...

The Fight for Labor Law Reform Continues
Wonk Room — ... The Employee Free Choice Act has earned the support of small businesses, faith groups, civil rights groups, leading economists and a wide variety of community organizations, who all agree that a strong, progressive country with a healthy economy depends on the ability of workers to bargain for a fair share. ...