In case you were worrying that President-Elect Barack Obama might be backing away from his campaign commitments to support the Employee Free Choice Act: he’s just as ready to fight for workers today as he was before November 4.
Asked if Obama’s support for the Employee Free Choice Act remained as strong as his public proclamations suggested on the campaign trail, transition spokesman Dan Pfeiffer responded, succinctly, “Yes.”
The reaffirmation may not seem like a political breakthrough on its surface. But in the current political climate, in which the Obama team has steadfastly refused to comment on various legislative priorities, it does signal that the President-elect is not shying away from progressive pledges made during his campaign.
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That is good news, Jason. In addition, the names the media is talking about for Labor Secretary seem good.
It's going to be a big battle for EFCA and we need Obama to lead the fight.
Posted by TomP on December 3, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Posted on December 3, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Jason,
I truly hope that Obama will keep his word on this issue. We are all in big trouble in the middle class if he doesn't.
Meredith Merriner
Follansbee, WV
Posted by meredith merriner on December 4, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Posted on December 4, 2008 at 3:20 PM