Business, Legislature Hammer Out Bills, Deals

Meanwhile, businesses are fighting a push by labor groups to organize workers by using sign-up cards in-stead of secret elections. A measure allowing farm workers to use card sign-ups to organize is still alive, though its fate is uncertain if it reaches the governor. “This is just completely contrary to American democracy, the secret ballot and federal law,” said Vince Sollitto of the California Chamber of Commerce. Read More. (Salinas Californian 08/07/07)