Buried in this Reuters story is a quote which, far more succinctly than I explain here, perfectly conveys (1) What scares the shit out of the United States Chamber of Commerce and business in general about the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA); and (2) why passage of EFCA is so crucial.
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By allowing workers to unionize immediately, EFCA would match, on workers' behalf, the unilateral power now held exclusively by management. With that possibility looming, poorly managed firms - and take it from a management consultant, they are everywhere - would get a game-changing moment of clarity, an opportunity to truly partner with workers -...
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I’ve been playing hooky in California for the past week and a half. Oh yeah, and getting committed. Shari and I tied the knot – to the extent that we’re both willing, that is, until this country joins the 21st Century and recognizes the right of any couple to marry. I’ll remain here a...
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