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Hussam has been a lifelong human rights activist who is passionate about promoting democratic societies, in the US and worldwide, in which all people, including immigrants, workers, minorities, and the poor enjoy freedom, justice, economic justice, respect, and equality. Mr. Ayloush frequently lectures on Islam, media relations, civil rights, hate crimes and international affairs. He has consistently appeared in local, national, and international media. Full biography at: http://hussamayloush.blogspot.com/2006/08/biography-of-hussam-ayloush.html

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

CAIR-CA & MAS Freedom Support Employee Free Choice Act


CAIR-CA and MAS Freedom Join IWJ and other Groups in Support of Employee Free Choice Act


(LOS ANGELES, CA, 3/17/09) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations-California (CAIR-CA) and the Muslim American Society's MAS Freedom (MASF) join Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) in support of the Employee Free Choice Act, which was introduced in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate last week.

In a joint statement, MAS Freedom Executive Director Mahdi Bray and CAIR-Los Angeles Executive Director Hussam Ayloush, both national board members with IWJ, said:

"Workers who demand the right to their free association with labor unions operate not only within the parameters of American law, but also within the boundaries of the Islamic concept of justice."

READ FULL STATEMENT HERE:
An Islamic Perspective in Support of the Employee Free Choice Act (scroll down to see the Islamic Perspective on the issue)

SEE ALSO: Union Legislation Drive Begins in Congress (New York Times blog)

The Employee Free Choice Act is expected to play a critical role in improving the lives of poor and working class families by giving them the opportunity to negotiate their own economic security. The Act provides workers an opportunity to form unions through card checks or secret ballot elections. Under the current law, management has the power to decide whether to recognize a union through card checks or secret ballot elections, often times intimidating workers through the election process.

SEE: Clash Over Labor-Rights Bill Appears Likely (Washington Post)

"For Muslims, justice is an integral and indispensable part of all human relationships, including those within the workplace, and between employers and workers. This concept of justice means fairness, balance, and reciprocal respect for the dignity and rights of owners, managers, and employees. One of these rights is the right of free association for the protection of the dignity and economic well-being of working people."



ACTION REQUESTED: (As always, be polite and respectful)

1.You can take action now by calling Congress and letting them know you support the Employee Free Choice Act. Call the Capitol switchboard (202-224-3121) and ask them to transfer you to your Representative and both State Senators.


For More Information on EFCA please visit our websites and blog

www.TheTruthAboutEFCA.Org

http://www.employeefreechoiceactnow.org

http://efcanow.blogspot.com/

http://efcaunionbustingclub.blogspot.com/

http://www.FreeChoiceActNow.Org

http://www.LaborUnionResources.Org

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Just another LIBERAL cover to move the Republic to a SOCIALIST State. You and your organization remind me of the German-American Bund which touted Fascism. You are simply a mouth piece for the jahadist and your efforts are to undermine the safety and security of the Republic by claiming discrimination.