[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 151 (Tuesday, October 11, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HOUSE REPUBLICANS CONTINUE TO LEAD THE WAY ON CREATING JOBS
(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. Madam Speaker, last week, House
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline of Minnesota
introduced the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. This act is a
direct response to the National Labor Relations Board's recent reckless
action to rush union elections. The NLRB is again showing favoritism
toward union bosses at the expense of rights of workers and employers.
As an original cosponsor of this legislation, I am grateful to stand
up against the powerful unions and their leaders. This legislation
ensures employers, small businesses, are able to participate in a fair
union election process. It helps workers make an informed choice. Best
of all, it safeguards the privacy of workers.
In Right-to-Work States, such as South Carolina, workers are
protected, new well-paying jobs are created, and votes of all citizens
are respected. This legislation prevents NLRB from limiting such
freedoms in the workplace.
In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
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