A bill in the U.S. Senate that changes the way unions can be established would make the playing field fairer for workers, says a local union representative. But some critics believe the Employee Free Choice Act would do away with a secret vote. The bill passed the U.S. House in March and a U.S. Senate version awaits work in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. David Beard, rapid response coordinator at United Steelworkers Local 752L, said the bill ‘actually levels the playing field for workers and makes it harder for workers to be intimidated by an employer wh...

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