As reported by Law360 today:
EFCA Could Be Law Within 5 Months: Union Leader
Law360, New York (March 03, 2009) — AFL-CIO Executive Council member and union leader James Williams said Tuesday that he expected the controversial Employee Free Choice Act to pass in the next four or five months.
Williams, general president of the International Union of [...]
It has been reported that Employee Free Choice Act will originate in the Senate to appease Blue Dog House Democrats. Now SEIU President Andy Stern predicts passage of EFCA by August.
The USA Today reported:
WASHINGTON – The head of the country’s largest labor union says he expects victory by August on one of labor’s [...]
While Congress and the Obama administration are preoccupied with the stimulus package, employers are becoming increasing concerned about legislation called the Employee Free Choice Act (“EFCA”). While not currently the law, this legislation would transform labor relations in the United States to the detriment of employers. Anna Burger, Chairperson of Change to Win and Sec.-Treas. [...]