The Implications of the Employee Free Choice Act

December 24, 2008 · Filed Under Business Ideas · Comment 

I don’t know if you are very familiar with the Employee Free Choice Act, but this is supposed to be the most radical change in the American labor system since the mid 1930’s. By some it is believed to be the change that will lead to the 21st century, while others think it will bring the employment system to a downfall.

The Employee Free Choice Act implies the right of workers to organize in unions so their interest would be represented better. Bargaining terms are now pushed forward and FMCS mediators are brought in if there is no quick solution to the problems. Employers that go around trying to discharge or discriminate employees are in for greater financial repercussions than before.

Are these solutions that will improve the life of workers or are they something that serve other interests? You should be able to form an opinion of your own about this change, but there are some aspects you should take under consideration.

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What is There to Know About Efca?

December 24, 2008 · Filed Under Business Ideas · Comment 

Politics is always a touchy subject, and if any conversation about politics should ever be started, there is no end to the torturous paths it may take. However, there is an aspect of politics that should interest us very much, and that is about the specific laws that are passed and how they affect us.

Any laws that pass are meant to affect us in one way or another. Whether they are increasing taxes, lower wages or influence our rights, there is always something that will submit us to some changes. Because of this you should always be aware of the content of any law and what will be changes in your life because of it. Let’s talk about one of the bills that are meant to influence employees and employers in America.

The Employee Free Choice Act is something that can alter the employment system in America significantly. This is something you should know about and what aspects are included in it, how they could help or harm you or how they can influence your activities.

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Employee Free Choice Act – Radical Wonder or Total Disaster?

December 24, 2008 · Filed Under Business Ideas · Comment 

Most people in America are either employees or employers
. The conditions of the working environment are been more or less left to the will of the people who run businesses. In this article I’ll try to explain a few simple facts and give you a chance to form an opinion.

I don’t know if you are acquainted with the expression ‘At will’. This means that employers are allowed to hire who ever they want, basing their choice on any criteria they desire, but it also means that terminating a contract established between them and an employee is entirely up to them. Even though you work countless hours for them daily, if they want to fire you they can.

This happens of course within the limits of the law, but this law can be twisted. This is why some have proposed the Employee Free Choice Act as a possible solution to solve the problems of a system that has been functioning for a few decades now.

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