Employee Free Choice Act

The Northern Palm Beach County Chamber's Board of Directors strongly OPPOSES the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). The bill also known as Card Check, is federal legislation that curtails the rights of the employer and employee and will hamper economic growth and recovery.

A few facts about EFCA:

•     EFCA makes it easier for unions to organize by eliminating the secret ballot elections, forcing workers to make the decisions in front of union organizers. By doing this it limits and/or eliminates collective bargaining between the employee and employer and changes procedures used for union organizing, allowing for binding arbitration.
•     EFCA disenfranchises workers who may oppose unionizing by cutting them  out of the negotiations.
•     EFCA imposes new penalties only on employer misconduct, not on union misconduct
•    Denies workers and employers the ability to vote on the terms and conditions of their employment including their pay, hours of work and benefits.
•    Puts the Federal Government and Unions in the drivers seat with labor management and relations.

EFCA forces new burdens upon the employer community and there is concern about the detrimental effects it could have on business productivity as well as employee rights. Help inform your employees of the harmful effects and misleading title.

In order to work to stop this bill from passing, please contact your U.S. Senators and Congressman to encourage them to vote NO on Bill H.R. 800/S. 1041.

Contact
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings, District 23
Congressman Ron Klein, District 22
Congressman Thomas J. Rooney, District 16
Congressman Robert Wexley, District 19
Senator Bill Nelson
Senator Mel Martinez

Art Fest by the Sea Road Closures

Art Fest by the Sea announces the following road will be closed starting Friday, March 13th at 9am and will reopen Sunday, March 15th at 9pm: A1A from Donald Ross Road to Marcinski Road in Juno Beach.

The 21st annual Art Fest by the Sea on March 14 and 15, 2009 is presented by the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and Howard Alan Events. This two-day springtime tradition brings together an eclectic mix of nearly 300 of the nation's most talented artists who will collectively display over $15 million in artwork.

Festival hours are 10:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. The event runs along oceanfront A1A between Donald Ross Road and Marcinski along Juno Beach. Free parking is available at the Florida Power and Light building on Universe Boulevard.  A free shuttle will be provided to and from the festival. Admission is free and open to the public.

More information can be found by calling the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce at 561-746-7111.

Upcoming Municipal Elections

Below is a list of candidates that NorthPAC is endorsing for the upcoming municipal elections:

• Billie Brooks, District 1 Seat - Riviera Beach City Council

• Cedric Thomas, District 3 Seat - Riviera Beach City Council

• Anne Illes, District 5 Seat - Riviera Beach City Council

• Tamar Reno, Mayor - Riviera Beach

• Ellen Andel, Seat 3 - Juno Beach City Council

Elections will take place Tuesday, March 10th. CLICK HERE for a list of precincts and polling places.