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Public Policy
Council Adopts 2009 Legislative
Agendas
The stated goal for the Chamber’s Public Policy Council is:
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors
Bureau will be recognized as the business voice in the
legislative process, taking action on issues which are pertinent
to our members and community and serving as an advocate for a
business friendly environment.
Following the December Board of Directors meeting the Chamber
officially adopted their 2009 Legislative Agendas, which can be
downloaded below.
If you are interested in participating in our Grass Roots
efforts, please email
Marc Jordan, President/CEO of the Chamber at
Marc@NorthMyrtleBeachChamber.com
and download the application form
Fill out the application and send it by fax to (843) 280-2930
For your convenience, you can
pay
online here
(select the credit cards
icon on the bottom of the page)
Protect Workers’ Rights to Secret Ballots
Urge Senate to Set Secret Ballot Legislation for
Special Order as Session Winds Down
As
this year’s legislative session winds down, legislation to
protect South Carolina workers’ rights to vote by secret ballot
in union elections must move through the Senate. Urge your
Senate member to vote to set H.3305, secret ballot protection,
for Special Order (meaning scheduled debate).
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A state constitutional amendment would guarantee a worker's
right to vote by secret ballot in union elections.
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This bill provides protection against the dangerous and
misnamed federal Employee Free Choice Act or "card check."
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It passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan vote
with 89 House members supporting.
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It passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a bipartisan vote
of 17-2.
Please
click here for Senate contact information.
Click here to find your Senator.
"CARD CHECK" - An attack On Our
Secret Ballot Rights
2009 Federal Legislative Agenda
2009 State Legislative Agenda
2009
Local Legislative Agenda
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