Minority Business Groups Unite Against Anti-worker Card Check Legislation

Washington, D.C., Minority business leaders and workers across America have joined forces to defeat proposed legislation officially known as the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). The Employee Free Choice Act – or “card check” bill will effectively eliminate secret ballots for workers in union organizing elections and bind employers to contracts that inhibit their ability to create much-needed new jobs.

Representatives from a diverse cross-section of the minority business community will rally on the U.S. Capitol Building to make their case before lawmakers, urging them to vote “no” on card check or any harmful compromise.

Before their meetings with members of Congress, the coalition will hold a rally to raise awareness about the impact of EFCA on minority-owned businesses and their workers.

WHO:

• National Black Chamber of Commerce
• Asian American Hotel Owners Association
• National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers
• U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• The Latino Coalition

WHAT:

• Press Conference and Rally

WHEN:

• 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2009

WHERE:

• Senate Visitors Center, Room SVC-201
  U.S. Capitol Building
  Washington, D.C.