[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 39 (Thursday, March 5, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H2985]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       PROTECT THE SECRET BALLOT

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to be an 
original cosponsor of the Secret Ballot Protection Act, a piece of 
commonsense legislation introduced last week. This bill preserves the 
right of every worker to a secret ballot election when deciding whether 
or not to join a union.
  We can all agree that intimidation and coercion have no place in our 
working environment, and should not be a part of a worker's decision to 
join or not join a union. After all, Americans have the right to elect 
their representatives here in Washington by secret ballot. Why should 
the decision to elect representation in the workplace be any different?
  The Secret Ballot Protection Act would guarantee the fundamental 
right of privacy, a vital part of our Nation's founding principles. It 
would protect American workers and American industry from the powerful 
special interests here in Washington. It would promote jobs in America.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th.

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