AK HR5

Opposes federal legislation, specifically H.R. 800 (Employee Free Choice Act of 2007), that would eliminate secret ballot elections in union recognition campaigns or impose compulsory binding arbitration on employers.

Asserts that private balloting in union elections protects employee rights under the Alaska Constitution and prevents coercion by employers, union representatives, or coworkers.

Contends that "card check" procedures allowing employees to sign authorization cards in public create opportunities for retaliation and do not ensure free choice, unlike National Labor Relations Board-supervised elections required for at least 60 years.

States compulsory binding arbitration for first contracts is unconstitutional, undermines employer negotiating rights, and discourages compromise during bargaining negotiations.

Directs copies of the resolution to federal officials including President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, and Alaska's congressional delegation.