Pelosi Statement on Introduction of Employee Free Choice Act

March 10, 2009
Press Release
Washington, D.C - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the Employee Free Choice Act was introduced in the House and Senate:

"The right to organize and bargain collectively is essential if American workers are going to receive fair wages, decent hours, safe workplace conditions, and health coverage to protect them and their families.  The Employee Free Choice Act protects every worker's right to join a union if they wish to help ensure better pay and benefits.

"The House passed the same legislation and I look forward to the Senate's consideration of the bill and to working with Congressman Miller, Senator Kennedy, and Senator Harkin to send this pro-worker legislation to President Obama's desk as soon as possible."