Burger King tells a whopper!

The idea that corporations do not take political stances is a myth. Not only do they donate to partisan political campaigns and openly rain praise on candidates (as Wal-Mart did for Elizabeth Dole), but they lobby extensively.

But Burger King denies it all.

The multipartisan Employee Free Choice Act is a much-needed federal bill that would ease workers' power to organize. Regarding EFCA, Burger King Corporation (BKC) denied taking any position. The fast food giant issued a statement saying, "BKC and its franchisees serve a diverse consumer base and, therefore, aim to remain neutral on political issues."

Oh yeah?

Contrary to this statement, Burger King had lobbied against EFCA. The burger chain spent over $300,000 lobbying against it betwixt 2006 and 2008. Through the National Retail Federation, it in effect provided more funding and militant opposition against the bill.

Goldman Sachs is a big Burger King shareholder. It too has lobbied against EFCA.

In brief, Burger King lobbied against a workers' rights law - then denied taking a position on this or any other issue. They're the home of the whopper, alright!

(Source: http://www.seiu.org/2009/02/breaking-burger-king-backs-off-opposition-to-employee-free-choice-act.php)