NFIB

U.S. Senate Votes Against Consideration of Card-Check Legislation
06/26/2007

CONTACT: Stephanie Cathcart, 202-314-2056

WASHINGTON, D.C.--In a 51-48 vote, the U.S. Senate voted against consideration of the "Employee Free Choice Act," H.R. 800/S.1041, also known as card-check legislation (which passed the U.S. House in March). Dan Danner, NFIB's executive vice president, issued the following statement:

"The card-check bill might be dead for now, but the fight is far from over. Special-interest money will continue to pour in to influence Congress to pass this legislation in the future.

"Card check will always be a major threat to small businesses, who are targeted by union groups seeking to reverse the trends of their declining membership.  Had this legislation moved forward, it would have left employees vulnerable to inevitable intimidation and misinformation campaigns, and would eliminate small-business owners entirely from the process.

"We are pleased with today’s outcome in the Senate but remain committed to fighting the blatant union agenda that threatens the very businesses fueling our country’s thriving economy."

NFIB is the nation's leading small-business advocacy association, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small- and independent-business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB's powerful network of grassroots activists send their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. NFIB's mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.