Statement by U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on House of Representatives vote to cut budget of agency responsible for labor union oversight

The following news release was published by the Employment Standards Administration on July 18, 2007. It is reproduced in full below.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao issued the following statement: "Last night's House action cutting the budget of the Office of Labor Management Standards will impede effective enforcement of the law that protects union democracy and financial integrity for rank and file members." Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

Source: Employment Standards Administration