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John,
For far too long, noncompete clauses have been used to keep workers in a cycle of exploitation and oppression.
Non-compete clauses are overly broad and vague and employees are often asked to sign them after starting work, without negotiation. This limits the mobility of workers and stifles competition and has a disproportionate impact on low-wage workers.
It's time to give workers back their mobility and bargaining power and that’s exactly what the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete clauses will do.
This is a chance for workers to reclaim their futures and for innovation to thrive in a more open and competitive labor market.
The FTC must hear from the public that this ban is necessary and must be enacted in its strongest form. Add your name to the petition now to urge the FTC to ban non-competes and protect workers' rights.
The FTC's proposal to ban non-compete clauses is expected to increase wages by nearly $300 billion per year and expand career opportunities for almost 30 million Americans. It’s a critical step forward to ending decades of wage stagnation
There’s no doubt that corporations will do whatever they can to maintain their monopoly over the labor market and suppress competition. Already an array of lobbyists are arguing that this proposal will hurt businesses' abilities to protect trade secrets and unfair competition.
We need to make sure the FTC regulators know the American public isn’t falling for these lies. Because the truth is, non-compete clauses are a tool of exploitation and oppression, used to keep low-wage workers trapped in low-paying jobs with little room for growth and improvement.
This legalized corporate corruption won't be stopped without a fight. Big business and the Chamber of Commerce are pushing back with all their might to water down and scrape the rule altogether.
The FTC needs to hear from everyday people who believe in creating a more equitable future for workers. Add your name to show your support for the ban on exploitative noncompetes.
Together, we can send a clear message to corporations that worker rights and fair competition will always take priority over corporate greed.
- Amanda
Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund
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