The signing of the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act may prove to be a fleeting moment of triumph for labor rights advocates as Congress shifts its focus to more contentious labor initiatives. Not surprising, business groups and leadership within the Republican minority have vowed to pose strong opposition to upcoming labor legislation.
President Obama on Friday issued executive orders that union officials say will undo Bush administration policies favoring employers. Among the orders, federal contractors would be required to offer jobs to current workers when contracts change, and they would be prevented from receiving reimbursement for expenses meant to influence worker decisions on joining unions or engaging in collective bargaining. A day earlier, the new president signed the first bill of his administration, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which allows more leeway for women and others seeking justice over pay discrimination.
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