On Monday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 2, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will hold its second “Workforce Freedom Airlift,” a two-day program that will welcome businesses from across the nation to discuss the current status of the proposed legislation, demonstrate why it is bad for business and prepare state delegations for discussions with their respective congressmen and senators.
The PA Chamber will be leading a contingent of business leaders to Washington, D.C. to participate in the event, which includes meetings with Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation.
Members interested in attending should contact Sam Denisco at sdenisco@pachamber.org.
The program will kick off with an evening welcome reception with the delegations, followed by a breakfast program and congressional visits the following day.
With the status of the health-care reform debate in question and the Obama administration now focusing attention on job creation, there is concern that provisions of union card check legislation — binding arbitration in particular — may find their way into a comprehensive jobs bill.
Business needs to be prepared for attempts to advance the legislation in any form, and must make sure federal lawmakers continue to understand the implications of any proposal that hamstrings the ability of the private sector to effectively and efficiently operate.
