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S. 969 - H.R. 1644 [pdf]
The "Re-empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers Act" or "RESPECT Act"
A Bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor. To clarify that workers should not be classified as supervisors, thus denying their collective bargaining rights under the law, merely because they have minor supervisory duties or provide minor direction to less-skilled employees.

Ask your US Senators to cosponsor S 969
Ask your US Representative to cosponsor HR 1644

S. 1244 and H.R. 2049 [pdf]
"Protecting America’s Workers Act"
A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand protections to millions of uncovered workers, enhance whistleblower protections and substantially increase penalties for serious, willful and criminal safety violations.

Ask your US Senators to cosponsor S 1244
Ask your US Representative to cosponsor HR 2049

More Troops, More Dollars --With President Bush's recent move to add more troops to the Iraq War, the price tag to the American taxpayer continues to climb. Find out what the cost so far is to your state, town, or congressional district.

Totalization Agreement Allows Social Security to go to Illegal Alien Workers
Please urge your US Senators to support S. 43, aka the ``Social Security Totalization Agreement Reform Act of 2007'' or the ``STAR Act'', which will amend title II of the Social Security Act to preserve and protect Social Security benefits of LEGAL American workers.

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Contact your US Representatives about these bills:

H.R. 697 - the National Right-to-Work Act of 2007
This legislation seeks to weaken Unions and undermine collective bargaining. It provides no 'rights' and no 'work.' "Right-to-work" translates into lower wages and benefits, a declining standard of living and substandard legal protections for workers.
Ask your US Rep to OPPOSE H.R. 697.

H.R. 811 - the Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007
This bill addresses the many problems with the electronic voting machines that have left a trail of disenfranchised voters throughout the country.
If enacted, it would requires the following for ALL federal elections starting in 2008:
Paper Ballots -- ALL voting machines must produce a paper ballot
Audits -- ALL voting machines must be auditable
No Secret Source Code -- ALL voting machine vendors MUST make the machines’ software available for inspection
Ban on Wireless Devices -- Prohibits wireless technology in voting machines
Ask your US Rep to SUPPORT H.R. 811.

Contact your US Senators about this bill:

S. 453 - the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act
This bill would ensure criminal penalties for campaigns, organizations or individuals that use intimidation or disinformation to stand between eligible voters and their fundamental right to vote.
Ask your US Senators to SUPPORT S. 453.