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Here’s A “Good Idea” for Obama: Kill EFCA

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 17, 2009 | Alexa Marrero or Ryan Murphy ((202) 225-4527)

President Obama is looking for a few good ideas.

Specifically, he’s looking for suggestions about jobs during a forum on economic growth planned for next month. The Washington Post has the details here: 


“With the nation's unemployment rate at its highest level in 26 years, President Obama plans to bring together CEOs, small business owners and financial experts to sound out ideas for continuing to expand the economy and create jobs.

“‘During these difficult economic times, we have a responsibility to consider all good ideas to encourage and accelerate job creation in this country,’ Obama said in a statement.”

Fletcher, “White House announces a jobs summit on Dec. 3,” The Washington Post, 11.16.09


If Obama truly wants “good ideas” on job creation, here’s a suggestion: Kill the Employee Free Choice Act.  

Experts have concluded that the act can kill 600,000 jobs at a time when the country desperately needs them. It forces government contracts on small businesses, making it harder for them to succeed in, as Obama himself says, “difficult economic times.” And it sets aside the secret ballot. This could intimidate or coerce workers into joining a union, causing tension at a workplace that might already be tense because of the hard economy.

EFCA is nothing more than special interest legislation that serves labor bosses – and hardly anybody else. Killing it once and for all would not only be a good idea, but a good step toward economic recovery.

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