5th Steve King-- Love Delay Hate Unions

[IADEMO2004]

King was one of only 20 to support Delay voting against ethics rule change that would allow an investigation.

and this

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Steve King has introduced legislation to protect employers and hard-working Americans from being intimidated into joining organized labor unions.

The Truth in Employment Act of 2005, H.R. 1816, would put an end to “salting,” the practice of union organizers seeking employment at non-union businesses with the sole purpose of organizing union chapters. Salts often bully employers into employment and force them into expensive lawsuits, which can put them out of business.

The Truth in Employment Act would return balance to the National Labor Relations Act to protect both unions and workers, as it was intended. Unions would keep the right to organize employers by legitimate means, while employers would retain their right to choose who to hire.

The bill would restore employers’ right to hire only bona fide employees – those who seek legitimate employment to further the best interest of the business. In addition, it would protect employers from being intimidated into handing their shops to organized unions. The bill also protects legitimate workers from losing their jobs from frivolous lawsuits that jeopardize their employer.

http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ia05_king/pr_050427protectamericanbusiness.html

[progressoid]

1. Just when you think he couldn't be more of an embarassment...

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[Debi]

2. Steve King hates unions

But he loves to drive on the roads Union members built, fly in the planes Union members built, I'm sure he owns a foreign made car so I won't go there!

Living in Northeast Iowa I do fell for all of you in the 5th!

[rurallib]

3. One thing to remember - change in ethics rules meant to be used

by Repukes to attack Dems. That is the rationale behind the change. So King must not have gotten the memo. This is a screw up on his part.
You didn't think the Repukes did a turn around because they are suddenly concerned about ethics, did you?

[IADEMO2004]

4. Republicans in the 5th have nothing to fear

Why would a bill like this come from Western Iowa? Why do we need to save poor Walmart? Why is he still here. 2 of 3 Republicans didn't want him in the primary of his first election. Is everyone in the 5th an employer/chamber of commerce member?

[Counciltucky]

5. Both my parents are union members...

...and we live in the 5th District. On top of that, I'm going back to school to become a teacher, and I'll definitely join the teachers' union. Way to go, Steve. Way to protect workers' rights.

I'm not sure if there's anything too terrible that can be said about Steve King. My Congressman is Satan.