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Government

Mar. 27, 2009

Labor Bill Loses Support From Key Senator

Landmark labor legislation that could give unions an advantage in organizing has hit a possible legislative roadblock despite widespread Democratic support for it.

By Robert Iafolla
Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - Landmark labor legislation that could give unions an advantage in organizing has hovered over employers like the sword of Damocles since the legislation was first introduced in Congress two years ago.

If passed, the Employee Free Choice Act could revitalize traditional labor law practices that have declined over the decades as unionization rates have steadily fallen in the U.S. workplace, l...

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