American Rights At Work Hammers Arbitration Point

American Rights at Work is running a second print ad running in DC-area publications pushing the notion that the business community supports arbitration except in the case of employee contract negotiations. The ad, part of the group's advocacy campaign for the Employee Free Choice Act, runs today in The Hill, Roll Call, Politico and CQ.

Ad text:

Big Business is happy to support arbitration when it's in their best interest. But when it comes to negotiating contracts with their workers, Big Business would rather use delay tactics to avoid paying better wages and benefits. It's only fair that corporations agree to arbitration for workers who are trying to negotiate a first contract after forming a union. Arbitration is a key part of the Employee Free Choice Act that will let both sides reach a fair agreement.

(JENNIFER SKALKA)