Cheney vows he will fight for workers and their right to unions

[Robbien]

In a speech today to the National Association of Manufacturers, Vice President Dick Cheney vowed to uphold democracy in America’s workplaces by opposing “card check” legislation. “Our Administration rejects any attempt to short-circuit the rights of workers,” Cheney said. “We will defend their right to vote yes or no by secret ballot and their right to fair bargaining. H.R. 800 violates these principles, and if it is sent to the President, he will veto the bill.”

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H.R. 800 was recently introduced by Congressman George Miller (D-CA). The legislation would strip away employees’ freedom to choose whether or not they want union representation in a private, secret ballot election. “The American labor movement has a proud history and has long reflected a basic principle of our democracy: fair elections, as decided by secret ballots,” Cheney said.

http://nam.org/s_nam/doc1.asp?CID=14&DID=238285

Now why would anyone think that this vow by Cheney, a vow which is strongly supported by manufacturing owners, is a good thing for workers.

earthtimes has the real scoop
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,61112.shtml

tsk, tsk. Bad Cheney

[Virginia Dare]

1. Once again Cheney tells Americans to go fuck themselves..n/t

[bullimiami]

2. when cheney says hell fight for your rights, run.

[Strawman]

3. Typical Orwellian language

Everyone will enjoy a "right to work" and "clear skies."

[ananda]

4. It doesn't matter because..

.. unions are mostly irrelevant and passe whether they exist or not.

That's because companies can outsource, move to another country,
hire low wage immigrants, or declare bankruptcy. They can even
force existing unions to accept normally unacceptable contracts.

Sue

[Booster]

5. Cheney helping anyone but himself is laughable.