Sen. Betty Lou Mitchell’s Aug. 12 op-ed, detailing the truth about the Card Check Act, was a breath of fresh air. With advertisements flying back and forth on television debating this piece of legislation, I was glad to see Sen. Mitchell bring real facts to the table and even quote union workers to demonstrate the abuse that will occur if this act is passed.

It is absurd that any members of Congress – theoretically America’s public servants – support this deceitful piece of legislation. How could any member of Congress support legislation that seeks to take away a workers right to vote in secret? Sen. Mitchell points out that unions are losing power in America, but this alone does not justify the legislation; especially because American workers – the ones unions are supposed to serve – are the ones taking away their power by voting to unionize less often.

I hope more members of Congress show courage and stand against the union’s push for power. Our own senators and representative need to keep fighting for the continued rights of Maine workers. The union-business balance is a healthy one at present. The Card Check act would damage this relationship, and take away worker freedom. It would also force businesses to bend to the whims of unions. This is not an economically efficient relationship.

Andre Cushing, Jr.

Hermon