We just sent out this email about the outrageous editorial the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette published this week. Read the email and then use the tool to write a letter to the editor--we must take a stand for workers in Arkansas.
This week, Arkansas' biggest paper, the Democrat-Gazette, made an outrageous and unbelievable statement.
The paper's editorial board compared supporters of the Employee Free Choice Act with Nazis.
Let the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette know that you reject this disgraceful comparison. Can you write a letter to the editor expressing your outrage?
Click here to write your letter to the editor of the Democrat-Gazette:
Here's what the paper wrote at the end of its editorial:
"Have you noticed? Political parties supposedly dedicated to the workers' welfare have a way of undermining their rights. They may begin by bullying management but wind up dictating to labor, too. And everybody else. For a European example to beware, note the sad history of the grandly named National Socialist German Workers Party, aka Nazis." [1]
Anyone who invokes "Nazis" in a debate is already losing the argument. The paper's statement is offensive on so many levels that it is difficult to know if it should even be dignified with a response. However, we believe such an outrageous claim by Arkansas' largest paper demands a strong rebuttal.
Comparing those who support a workers' rights to mass murderers is beyond the pale and completely undermines the Democrat-Gazette's credibility as a legitimate news outlet.
Click here to write your letter to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and set the record straight. Your letter will make sure the truth is told about the Employee Free Choice Act.
The Employee Free Choice Act would level the playing field so that workers have the freedom to decide if and how to form a union - without fear or intimidation.
Nowhere is the Employee Free Choice Act needed more than the state of Arkansas. This is largely because the deck is stacked in favor of corporate bosses. Workers throughout the state face bullying, threats and firing when they try to form or join a union.
Thanks for your help in responding to these outrageous statements. We'll keep you posted on any response to the letters.
In solidarity,
Nicole Price
State Director, Arkansas Change that Works
1. "Card (check) trick," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition, 7/21/09 (link)
