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Central Florida APRI says Employee Free Choice Act will help African-Americans
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Apr 22, 2009 Posted by Joshua Jones
In the spirit of the famous African-American labor leader A. Philip Randolph, the Central Florida chapter of an organization dedicated to his name has lent their voice of support in the campaign to pass the Employee Free Choice Act.
Phyllis Hancock, chapter president, says the Employee Free Choice Act will greatly benefit the African-American community.
“It is very important for me to take to the African American community the message of the Employee Free Choice Act because it can help them economically,” she explained.
Hancock knows firsthand the benefits of unions. Growing up, her father was in a union and as a result received higher wages than most families in her neighborhood. She said that the security afforded by the union enabled her father to be able to take care of his family with less worries than his non-union counterparts.
Additionally, Hancock says her own experience as a union member showed her the advantages of being able to have a voice on the job and collectively bargain for higher wages and benefits. “The union difference made a big impact on me and I know it can make a big impact on my community,” she said.
Central Florida APRI has been educating its members about the Employee Free Choice Act because they know that it will be beneficial to African-American working families.
Additionally, Hancock says the group is reaching out to African-American churches to spread the message.
The support of the Employee Free Choice Act by a group such as APRI demonstrates how important this bill is not only for those who want to join unions, but also the greater community.
To watch video of Phyllis Hancock talking about the Employee Free Choice Act, click here.