The "Employee Free Choice Act"

The "Employee Free Choice Act"—better known as Card Check or EFCA—would be the most sweeping and dramatic change to labor law since 1947. It would restrict choice and take away freedom by eliminating the secret ballot, requiring mandatory and binding arbitration and increase government control of business. Studies show that if EFCA passes, more jobs will be lost which our country – and Illinois – cannot afford.

Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson supports Card Check AND SERVES AS A CO-SPONSOR FOR THE LEGISLATION.

Card Check WOULD KILL Illinois JOBS

1) ELIMINATES THE SECRET BALLOT

Card Check would strip workers of their right to cast a secret ballot in union organizing elections opening the door for intimidation and coercion.

2) INCREASED GOVERNMENT CONTROL

Card Check would put Washington bureaucrats in charge of making binding decisions with regard to workers pay, health care, vacation policy and other workplace conditions without a vote by employees or approval of the employer.

3) Harsh New Penalties for Business

Card check would increase penalties on business – but NOT unions – for violations during the union organizing process.

What Citizens Really Think about Card Check

Poll reveals majority of Illinois residents oppose legislation that could take away secret ballot and allow more government power in labor matters. Union Households show higher opposition to EFCA.

EFA on the Air! Radio ad tells Congresswoman Halvorson to vote NO on Card check