EFCA--the Employee Free Choice Act

George McGovern wrote on op-ed in the Wall Street Journal on Friday, August 8, 2008 about the Employee Free Choice Act.  Despite the fact that this is a Democratic Party sponsored bill, former Senator McGovern opposes it.  The bill provides for a change in the way unions are formed and recognized in companies.  Essentially, the 'card check' system the bill supports would take away the secret ballot for a worker deciding whether or not to unionize.  This totally goes against the purpose and generally positive history of the unions.  Unions originally provided a voice for workers at a time when workers had no voice.  Their purpose was to protect individuals from being treated unfairly.  To take away the secret ballot from the average worker goes against all the good the unions have done over the years.  Please be aware that this is going on and send a quick email to your Congressman (or Congresswoman) asking that this bill not be passed.