White House Threatens To Veto Key Legislation Over Union Busting Provision

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03/white-house-threatens-to-veto-key-legislation-over-union-busting-provision.php

The White House has threatened to veto a major piece of legislation, if its final version contains an anti-union provision that would make it harder for aviation and rail workers to organize.

That measure, described at length here and here, "would undermine a fundamental principle of fairness in union representation elections - that outcomes should be determined by a majority of the valid ballots cast," according to a statement of administration policy the White House released Wednesday night. "By treating non-votes as 'no' votes, the provision would prohibit workers in the airline and railroad industries from voting whether to join a union on the same basis - majority rule - as most other industries."



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I'll take positive news where ever I can get it.

this time.

Credit where it's due.

:thumbsup:

THIS could be the moment that Obama COULD come in on our side. Perfect opportunity.

that he veto the bill.

I give it a 50/50 chance of actually being true.

The President has been good to labor is several ways. I just wish he would stand up for them in the rust belt.

K&R!