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<title>Comment by H. Wolf NY (November 6, 2008, 11:49:16)</title>
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<description>I was a longstanding member of a union so I write this with a good understanding of both sides. Our economy can not afford this law. When Italy enacted a similar law the country was plagued with strikes. Utility companies frequently were unable to provide basic services, the transportation network was negatively impacted, and 40% of small business folded. We need to reform Labor law but not in this fashion. This could mark financial ruin for our delicate economy. We need instead focus on minimum wage increases and fair working hours. Things which do not put our counties businesses in peril of surviving....</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:49:16 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by S. Knipper (November 1, 2008, 00:46:42)</title>
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<description>This type of sell out is one of the many reasons that businesses are reluctant to operate in America.  When the Labor Unions and Government take over the operations of a business, this business can be more profitable operating outside of the US.  Employees also should have the right to a secret ballot and not have the fear of being pressured or harassed by those who will stop at nothing to gain a presence....</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:46:42 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Ed (October 23, 2008, 17:48:17)</title>
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<description>This is the most un American bill I have ever read. Why would any one want to own a business in America after this bill aproach....</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:48:17 EDT</pubDate>
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