Opinion: The truth about the ‘secret ballot amendment
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The Salt Lake Tribune: Wimmer, who admitted publicly that he had not even read the Employee Free Choice Act before announcing his proposal ("Utah one of states targeted in labor fight," Tribune , Dec. 30), falsely claims the act endangers Utah workers' ability to form unions by secret ballot. Wimmer's characterizations of this legislation are completely untrue. We need alternatives to the current system of elections, which often becomes mired in bureaucratic red tape and frivolous litigation by corporations. Wimmer is proposing a constitutional amendment that is unnecessary and antidemocratic. It would restrict your right as Utah workers to negotiate with corporations and pursue your economic freedom. To limit our ability to determine our financial future, while the economy is faltering and unemployment is rising, is deeply troubling, especially since unions improve economic security for families. Except when absolutely necessary for the common good, government should not be in the business of taking away rights or limiting economic freedom. In these difficult times, we need more tools, not fewer, to build the future we want for our children and ourselves.
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