At a time when most Americans are worried about making ends meet, it’s vital that Congress and President Trump support more smart laws to boost wages and create a new era of well-paying jobs. The most important, by far, is the Employee Rights Act. It’s the kind of commonsense reform that will make the economy stronger for everyone in America, especially the hardworking men and women who keep our country running.

Last month, Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Republican, introduced the Employee Rights Act in the Senate. The bill contains numerous reforms that workers urgently need, breaking down the barriers that have blocked them for decades. Put simply, this bill would protect workers from being held back by labor laws that don’t represent their individual interests while promoting their ability to stay ahead in this time of rapid economic change.

To start, the Employee Rights Act requires the secret ballot in every unionization election. Currently, in many cases, labor unions can force workers to make their choice in full view of their co-workers and union organizers, opening the door to intimidation and harassment. Yet that’s not how Americans vote in other elections, for good reason. The Employee Rights Act ensures that when workers vote on whether to join a union, they have the same level of privacy as when they vote for president, governor or any other elected office.

The Employee Rights Act also protects worker privacy by letting them choose the personal information...

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