New Ad Exposes Greed of Companies Fighting Employee Free Choice

As thousands of union activists are using the Congressional recess to talk to lawmakers about the Employee Free Choice Act, a new TV ad hit national airwaves Thursday exposing the true motive – greed -- of those spending millions to try to defeat the bill.

The hard-hitting ad calls out corporations, many of which have received billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded bailouts at the same time they are fighting organizing and bargaining rights for workers.

"The public and lawmakers alike need to know that the special interests opposing the Employee Free Choice Act are the same ones that caused this economic meltdown," said Mary Beth Maxwell, executive director for American Rights at Work. "This new ad sends a resolute message that now is the time to help workers bargain for a better life."

"Greed" and another ad, "Fabric of America," can be viewed at www.freechoiceact.org.

While Congress is in spring recess until April 17, activities underway nationwide include rallies, leafleting, lobbying, town hall meetings, moving billboards featuring huge photos of workers, community forums, vigils, call-in days, and more. CWAers, workers struggling to organize, students, elected officials, civil rights leaders and others are participating.