Former Union Leader Creates EEZEE Choice Inc., an Alternative to Union Control Over Government Workers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phil Seelig, former president of the NYC Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association (COBA), announced the launch of a private company providing competitive protection and benefits to civil service workers. EEZEE Choice Inc. provides an alternative solution to those discontented union members who wish to opt out of their union. Phil Seelig said “In this inflationary environment, government workers can only gain by the new competition their unions will now have to face.”

In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court was asked in the landmark case of Janus v. AFSCME to examine the fairness of compulsory union membership and the mandatory deduction of dues from the checks of civil service workers. The court determined that it was unconstitutional for civil servants to be forced to belong to and pay dues to a union they do not wish to be a member of. The court mandated that these civil service workers must be free to opt-out of their union while still retaining the same employer-provided pay and benefits as those granted to dues paying members. This gave workers the opportunity to opt-out of the union to save money. EEZEE Choice offers these workers cost-effective plans to replace the protection and benefits of union membership. Civil service workers can go to StopMyDues.com to learn how EEZEE Choice will assist in the opt-out process with all necessary forms and legal notifications to their government employer and union.

EEZEE Choice has developed a network of attorneys and law firms experienced in worker rights and entitlements. Phil Seelig is the senior partner of two law firms (Seelig Law Offices, LLC and Seelig Dressler Ochani, LLC), establishing the foundation of this network.

Mr. Seelig said “I am very proud of what we have created in EEZEE Choice and what it will mean to workers and their families.”

EEZEE Choice plans are also available to non-government workers, corporations, organizations and retirees. Non-government workers get workplace services equaling or exceeding those of employees paying union dues. Corporate group plans offer additional employer discounts to help retain employees and increase job satisfaction. Organizational group plans provide incentives for recruitment and member retention. Retirees enjoy special plans designed for the unique needs of seniors and those on fixed incomes.

Civil service workers can go to StopMyDues.com or EEZEEChoice.com to learn about the tailored opportunities offered through these websites.