"Fabric Of America"

American Rights at Work is airing a new ad nationwide advocating for the Employee Free Choice Act. The spot coincides with the congressional recess. Members will be back in their districts, and group officials hope to drum up additional public pressure for action on the bill, which will make it easier for unions to organize.

American Rights at Work announced this morning that it, in conjunction with AFL-CIO and Change to Win unions, has planned 300 events over the recess, including rallies, leafleting, lobbying, town hall meetings, moving billboards, community forums, vigils and call-in days.

"This recess, we will not allow our leaders to forget that workers across the country are counting on them to make the economy work for everyone again," said American Rights at Work Executive Director Mary Beth Maxwell. "There is an unwavering commitment by a majority of lawmakers to restore our middle class and give workers back the freedom to bargain for a better life. Our ramped up efforts send a strong message to the rest of Congress that we can, we must, and we will pass the Employee Free Choice Act this year."

Earlier this week, the group hosted three actors from "The West Wing," who met with members to register their support for the bill. The actos also debuted a new ad campaign -- "Faces of the Employee Free Choice Act" -- featuring workers from various industries.

The "Fabric of America" spot -- script available after the jump -- is the sixth ad run in the states or on national TV by American Rights at Work.

VO:
"It's an idea that makes America strong.

It's a fair day's pay for a hard day's work.

It's health insurance when you're sick or injured.

It's job security to provide for your family.

It's the fabric of a sound economy. 
It built the middle class.

And it's what the Employee Free Choice Act is all about...

Letting workers choose to join a union to earn better pay and benefits.

The Employee Free Choice Act.

It's time our economy worked for everyone again."