UPCOMING EVENT:
Show Us Your Cards: Big Labor's Power Grab
Friday, August 15, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. :: Mix and Mingle
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. :: Lunch & Panel Discussion, featuring Glenn Spencer, Director of Research, General Counsel's Office, U.S. Chamber
Greater Richmond Chamber
600 E. Main Street, Suite 700
(Main Street Centre Building)
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This discussion will focus on the Card Check Bill: what it is and what it means to your business.
The misnamed "Employee Free Choice Act," better known as Card Check, would essentially abolish private ballot elections in union organizing drives. The proposed federal legislation - blocked in 2007 but certain to resurface in 2009 - would make it far easier and cheaper for unions to penetrate American businesses and especially small businesses.
The Card Check Bill was blocked in the U.S. Senate in 2007, but it is no secret that it will be a top legislative priority in 2009. Even now, organized labor is seeking to amass over 1 million volunteers to help it lobby for the bill. Learn from a top authority what this means for your business, what is being done to block the legislation.
RSVP: Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. Reserve your seat by contacting Katie Hellebush at (804) 237-1453 by August 12, 2008.
PUBLIC POLICY FOCUS
Public Policy Agenda & Priorities
Greater Richmond Chamber Public Policy Agenda [text only]
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- Affordable Housing (Workforce Housing Taskforce)
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Success By 6
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2007-2008 Roster
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Chesterfield
Chesterfield Board of Supervisors [PDF]
2008 Chesterfield County Legislative Agenda [PDF]
Hanover County
Hanover County Legislative Representation
Hanover County Administration
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2008 Hanover County Legislative Agenda [PDF]
2008 Hanover County Public Schools Legislative Program [PDF]
Henrico County
Henrico County Legislative Representation
Henrico County Administration
Henrico County Board of Supervisors
Henrico County School Board
2008 Henrico County Legislative Agenda
Richmond
Richmond City Council
2008 City of Richmond Legislative Agenda [PDF]
RESEARCH & REPORTS
Putting the Future Together (2007 Crupi Report) [PDF]
Summer 2007 Transportation Report [PDF]
