Pomeroy Votes to Strip Away Secret Ballot from America’s Workers

Congressman has $1.6 Million Reasons to Support Labor Unions over Workers Privacy

BISMARCK, ND – Today, Congressman Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) joined his fellow Democrats and voted for passage of HR 800, the Employee Free Choice Act. (Roll Call Vote 118) This act would allow the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to certify a union without conducting an election by secret ballot. It is believed that the removal of secret balloting in union organization elections may lead to intimidation of non-union workers.

“Voting by secret ballot whether for President of the United State or to join a union is a closely held tradition in America. Congressman Pomeroy's vote against giving America’s workers the right to secret balloting is shameful. I would hate to think that Congressman Pomeroy has placed the wishes of large campaign donors over doing the right thing for America’s workers,” said Jason Stverak, Executive Director of the North Dakota Republican Party.

According to the Non Partisan Political Money Line (accessed 2/28/2007 – www.tray.com), organized labor has been the second largest source of funds for Congressman Pomeroy by contributing $1,601,143.00 to his re-election campaigns.

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