Washington – American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear released this statement in response to the introduction of the Faster Labor Contracts Act:
“Since 1980, union membership has plummeted from over 20 percent of the nation’s total workforce to less than ten percent today. This legislation was written at the behest of union bosses who put their interests before the hardworking men and women they represent. And now they’re asking Congress to help save their padded lifestyle.
“For 90 years, the National Labor Relations Act has survived these self-serving coups for one reason alone: It works. Everyone has a seat at the table, including American workers.
“To that end, the American Trucking Associations along with its thousands of medium and small members outright oppose this bill and will make certain it stands zero chance of ever becoming law.”