More than 100 Step Out for Employee Free Choice

by Seth Michaels, Sep 3, 2009

Last night, more than 100 union members and allies were treated to a rooftop view of the White House from the AFL-CIO’s eighth-floor verandas for their support of the Employee Free Choice Act.

Union leaders and activists joined the AFL-CIO’s officers—President John Sweeney, Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka and Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker—for an evening of music, food and a stunning view of the White House, where working people have an ally who will fight for good jobs, health care reform and an economy that works for everyone. President Barack Obama, who will speak at the upcoming AFL-CIO Convention, has pledged to sign the Employee Free Choice Act into law.

The AFL-CIO’s Scott Reynolds, who helped organize the event, said the event raised more than $10,000 for the Turn Around America Fund, which helps pay for the campaign to get out the truth about the Employee Free Choice Act. Reynolds said:

It was a perfect summer evening. Everybody had a great time, and we got the chance to hear inspiring words about why we need Employee Free Choice, as well as remember the bill’s sponsor and champion, Sen. Ted Kennedy.

You can still contribute to the Turn Around America Fund here and join the fight against corporate disinformation.

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