Vorys on Labor

Sen. Harkin Continues the Fight for EFCA

Written by Nelson Cary | Jun 30, 2010 2:51:36 PM

"To those who say it’s dead, I say think again." So said Sen. Harkin (D.-Iowa) in an interview on the Bill Press radio show a few days ago. Click here for the story from The Hill. Sen. Harkin also suggested that EFCA could be split up and votes held on different parts of it. He also raised the possibility of action in the "lame duck" session of Congress, that is the time after the November 2010 elections, but before this session of Congress ends. Sen. Harkin’s comments are a reminder to labor professionals that EFCA may be down, but it’s not out yet.