EFCA: How will it Affect Public Employees?
Jon Bray is one of several employees of AFSCME hired to mobilize membership around the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) and health care reform. Jon’s many tasks include canvassing to educate members on EFCA and attending local meetings to encourage members to become involved.
In his interview, Jon discussed [...]
“EFCA is about Social Justice”
Miriam Thompson, an outspoken, retired UAW member, is also a member of the Alliance of Retired Americans and the labor chair of the local NAACP chapter in Chapel Hill. Miriam is a vocal advocate for the Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that she believes will restore democracy in the American [...]
Jason Rosin, IATSE Business Agent and President of the Southeastern North Carolina CLC, spoke on the Employee Free Choice Act and its importance to North Carolinians.
“The Employee Free Choice Act answers the fundamental questions, ‘Whose choice is it to form a union and how you form a union?’ The answer is, ‘It should be [...]
Jonathan Bray, an AFSCME organizer, visited Guilford College last weekend to talk to the College Democrats about the Employee Free Choice Act and its relevance to students.
“Unions aren’t just for factory workers anymore,” explained Jon. “People who graduate from college are entering white collar jobs as dentists and psychologists are forming unions too.”
Jon explained [...]
Charlotte CLC Speaks Out on Employee Free Choice Act
In a show of solidarity, the Southern Piedmont CLC of Charlotte turned out large numbers last week at the HOPE Coalition meeting. After the meeting, I was able to interview the whole labor council on the Employee Free Choice Act and individual reasons for supporting it.
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Unions needed wherever employees are mistreated
EI met up with Ben Lee, Chairman Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, when he got off work last Thursday. Even though Ben’s workplace will not be affected by the Employee Free Choice Act because he works with the railroads, he still believes in the importance of this bill for [...]
“The Employee Free Choice Act will Benefit North Carolina’s Economy”
Many opponents of the Employee Free Choice Act cite the floundering economy as the main reason not to allow more workers to unionize. Particularly in a low union density state like North Carolina, business interests argue that the Act would destroy our competitive advantage. To get [...]
“Unions Didn’t Intimidate Me”
Jeanette Perry, USW Local 9465, has worked for Pilkington Glass for 14 years. When she first began working there, the plant was not unionized, and she knew little about unions. Her first exposure to unions occurred when the SteelWorkers tried to organize her plant, and management forced her and her co-workers to [...]
“Employers Hold the Power”
Mike Gravinese, AFGE Local 3609 member and President of the Triangle Labor Council, is currently working with the North Carolina AFL-CIO on the Employee Free Choice Act. His main duties consist of getting letters and phone calls out to elected officials to demonstrate community and union support for the bill.
“The Employee Free [...]
“Tell the Truth about Employee Free Choice”
Melvin Montford knows a lot about fighting for decent treatment at the workplace. He and co-workers at the Moncure Plywood plant have been on strike since July, protesting unfair working conditions and pay. With such a background in worker’s rights, Melvin is the perfect candidate to tell the truth [...]
“Good Union Wages are Critical”
Betty Zimmerman has worked over 40 years in a union plant and held a variety of titles as an activist in the union movement. Currently retired, she continues to dedicate her time and effort as a volunteer for the rights of workers. Her most recent fight is over the Employee Free [...]