Speaking Engagement
Apr 24, 2008
The Employee Free Choice Act: Making Union Organizing Easier
Address
Boston
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP
Two Seaport Lane, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02210
The Employee Free Choice Act (“EFCA”), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, would bring about the most sweeping changes to America’s labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935. The EFCA’s passage would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing and the cost of doing business in virtually all sectors of the economy and in all regions of the country. The union-sponsored EFCA would:
- Eliminate employee secret ballot elections in favor of “card check” certification,
- Dramatically increase penalties for employer unfair labor practices, and
- Impose contract terms on employers through interest arbitration where no first contract is reached.
The purpose of this breakfast briefing is to explain the significant changes proposed by the EFCA, the likelihood of its passage, the enormous impact it will have on the labor relations landscape, and the steps your company should consider taking NOW to prepare.
Time:
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (ET)
Agenda:
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Questions and Discussion
Who Should Attend:
The briefing is directed toward members of the General Counsel's office, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers and advisors to employing entities who have a predominantly non-union workforce.
Registration is required and seating is limited.