A presentation by the Boston Democratic Socialists of America and Talking Union Blog

Where:  Democracy Center (45 Mt. Auburn, Cambridge, MA 02138)

Closest T: Harvard Square – Red Line / Parking Information click here

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When: Wednesday, February 25th between 7 and 9 PM – please try to be there early!

Why: The American worker and union organizers face steep legal and employer-based obstacles during unionization drives. New legislation called the Employee Free Choice Act would make it easier to democratically form unions with majority-sign up and create stiffer penalties for illegal union busting. Naturally, the bill is facing massive opposition from the right-wing.  In addition, it has weak support from the new Democratic majority in Washington.  Yet, the passage of the Employee Free Choice Act is very possible. It will only happen, however, through a massive push from the grassroots and public education.

Speakers: Join the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA); Harris Gruman, Massachusetts SEIU Political Director; DSA Vice-Chair; Dr. Elaine Bernard, Executive Director of the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School; and Steve Schnapp, Education Coordinator for United for a Fair Economy. 

This is an important event, whether you are an old friend of labor, new to unions, or just curious.  The goal of this presentation is to familiarize yourself with the Employee Free Choice Act and its components, such as majority sign-up, mandatory arbitration, and increased fines against anti-union activity.  Attendees of this event will leave bettered prepared to speak with their friends and colleagues about the bill and build grassroots pressure to push Congress and the White House for its passage.

Please contact David Duhalde (david.duhalde@gmail.com) for more information.

Event is free, but donations greatly appreciated.  Light refreshments will be served.

 Co-sponsors: United for a Fair Economy and Western Mass. Jobs with Justice