After months of speculation regarding when the Congressional debate over the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) would begin, this controversial legislation was reintroduced March 10th in both the United States Senate (S. 560) and the House of Representatives (H. 1409). As reported in previous updates and E-Mail Alerts, EFCA would eliminate secret ballot union elections, dramatically change the process by which a first collective bargaining agreement is negotiated, and significantly increase the penalties employers face for unfair labor practices without imposing stiffer sanctions for labor unions. For more information on EFCA, please contact your local Worklaw Network firm representative. HR That Works users should read the extensive report on the EFCA found in the Special Reports section.
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