WHEREAS:

The extreme right-wing forces have made no secret of their desire to diminish the rights of American workers; and

WHEREAS:

These forces are already at work attempting to eliminate workplace health and safety standards, the 40 hour work week, overtime, and other worker protections; and

WHEREAS:

Right-wing forces seek to deny the rights of workers to choose to be represented by a union; and

WHEREAS:

Right-wing forces seek to remove protections giving women, people of color, and people with disabilities an equal opportunity to compete for jobs and education through recruitment, outreach, and training; and

WHEREAS:

Right-wing forces seek to remove the right of employees to have dues deducted from their paychecks in order to support union activities.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME and its members work to ensure that these worker rights are protected through strong legislation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That AFSCME and its members work to educate the public about their rights and the true motives of the extreme right-wing.

SUBMITTED BY: INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD