House Passes Employee Free Choice Act

Washington—The House's vote represents an important step forward for working people across the country.

Voters sent a message in the past election that they want Congress to make work pay, and the Employee Free Choice Act is a central part of that effort.

Last year, a nurse with 30 years of experience at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa was fired for speaking out about patient care issues. She had never once received a disciplinary action, but had been active in advocating for her and her co-workers’ right to choose a voice at work. She is why the Employee Free Choice Act is needed to ensure that workers have a fair process for uniting on the job.

No one should be fired for trying to have a voice in the decisions that affect their jobs and patient care. By uniting on the job, workers can achieve the American Dream and deliver the reliable services and good jobs our communities need.The Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800, S. 1041) passed the  House of Representatives on March 1, 2007.  It will hold anti-union employers accountable, guarantee workers a free and fair chance to form a  union, and force employers to stop dragging out contract negotiations.