The debate on card check has heated up and changed direction. On Monday, Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) announced her opposition to the Card Check bill and said she would vote against even considering the bill in the Senate. Lincoln joined Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) in opposition to the legislation, and coupled with Sen. Arlen Specter’s (R-Penn.) announcement last week that he will not support Card Check, proponents of the bill are 4 votes shy of what they need to advance it in the Senate. Some union Card Check supporters acknowledge their setbacks and are now talking about considering “significant labor law reforms.” Card Check supporters in Congress continue to push the bill and have yet to consider any other option.
AGC remains fully opposed to Card Check and considers work towards a compromise as a “Trojan horse” that would likely be used to advance the full Card Check bill during Senate consideration. Also, the business community remains united in opposition to the legislation.
To join AGC in opposition to Card Check, visit the Legislative Action Center to send a letter to your representatives.
Above: Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln met with AGC member contractors at the Arkansas Chapter offices in Little Rock on April 7. The meeting allowed AGC members to thank the Senator for her opposition to card check .