Yesterday, the Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of a $1 million television advertising campaign that takes a new line of attack against the Employee Free Choice Act. On their blog yesterday afternoon, the business group admitted to accepting dues from member companies who have received taxpayer bailout money.

Receiving economic stimulus money only to turn around and spend such tax-payer relief funds lobbying against public interest legislation that would improve the lives of hardworking Americans is unacceptable.

"Over the years, the Chamber has made clear its stand against working people. They've spent millions blocking pro-worker legislation like the minimum wage, medical and paid sick leave, the Employee Free Choice Act, and expansion of children's healthcare coverage," said SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger, in response to the Chamber's admission yesterday. "American taxpayers have had enough. The Chamber of Commerce must stop accepting taxpayer funds to lobby against taxpayer interests. " Read Burger's entire response here.

Join the Facebook group to take action on this issue: "Petition: Chamber of
Commerce Shouldn't Use Bailout Money to Attack Workers." You can also sign the petition here.