1. How To Lobby Your Legislators on EFCA

2. Select a meeting leader to provide:
How To Lobby
Select a meeting leader to provide:
Group introduction
SHRM Council or Chapter introduction
Issue introduction

3. How To Lobby
Issue to Cover in Your Meetings
Employee Free Choice Act

4. Employee Free Choice Act: Key Points
How To Lobby
Employee Free Choice Act: Key Points
Federal government-supervised private ballot elections are generally the best way to choose to join a union
Mandatory binding arbitration would impose unwanted employment conditions on both employees and employers
Under EFCA, employees would simultaneously lose their rights to vote on union representation and to approve workplace contracts

5. Your Advantage in Talking with Your Legislators
How To Lobby
Your Advantage in Talking with Your Legislators
You are the expert and know what it’s like on the front line of your workplace
Few Members of Congress have an HR background
You deal with HR specific issues on a daily basis and understand the real world implications of these proposed changes in workplace policies
You are their constituent and work for an employer back in their state or congressional district

6. How To Lobby
Remember, you are representing the HR profession and your organization
Clearly explain what impact EFCA will have on your workplace
Use workplace experiences that relate to the issue – tell your personal story
State your position clearly
Ask official/staff to state their position on the issue

7. How To Lobby
Thank them for their time and offer to be a resource for them on HR public policy proposals
Leave supporting documents
Leave a business card and ask for the staff member’s business card
Follow up – send a thank you note that reiterates your position
Maintain the relationship you just created

8. For Questions on Member Advocacy
Please contact SHRM’s Member Advocacy Specialist:
Recardo Gibson
ext. 6091
Please contact SHRM’s Member Advocacy Specialist
Recardo Gibson
ext. 6091