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Federal Judge Invalidates 'Quickie' Union Representation Election Regulations
A federal judge strikes down the National Labor Relations Board's new regulations allowing faster union representation elections, saying that the labor board lacked a quorum when it approved the controversial rule last year.

Merit Pay Changes Proposed for Labor Law
Proposed legislation would allow employers to give merit-based bonuses, raises and other increases to an employee above the level set by the employee’s union contract.

Injunction Blocks Union Poster Mandate
A rule forcing most U.S. employers to post a notice of employees' rights under labor law is enjoined by the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia after another federal court finds that the National Labor Relations Board lacked authority to approve the rule.

Challenge to Labor Board's Powers Fails
The U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear a challenge to the power of the National Labor Relations Board’s general counsel to bring complaints when the board lacks a quorum.

Compromise Reached on Mediation Board
Recess Appointments to NLRB Challenged
Class-Action Waiver Mandate Violates Law
SHRM Opposes NLRB's 'Quickie' Election Rule

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Labor Board's Case Intake Declined in 2011
Throughout 2011, the National Labor Relations Board was in the news for its enforcement activity. But its case intake during the year dipped from its levels in 2010.

NLRB Approves Faster Union Elections
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) approves a controversial regulation that allow union representation elections to occur much more quickly after a petition is filed, effective April 30.

Activist Labor Board Makes Political Waves
The National Labor Relations Board has become one of the biggest lightning rods for criticism in the Obama administration. It has made a series of decisions, such as attacking Boeing for setting up a plant in South Carolina, that have angered business groups and Republican members of Congress.

NLRB Sets Legal Framework for Social Media
NLRB Delegates Key Powers to General Counsel
Not All Facebook Postings Are Protected
Does NLRB Tilt Toward the Side of Labor?

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Non-Represented Workers Want Union-Negotiated Benefits
Question: The union recently negotiated a couple of benefits for its membership that are attractive.  I've received multiple requests from non-represented employees to receive these same benefits. What are my options?

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'Quickie Elections' and 'Persuader Activity': What New Union Organizing Rules Mean for All Employers

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have moved forward with rulemaking that will make it easier for unions to move forward with elections and other collective bargaining activities.

The NLRB's proposed “Quickie Election” rule is expected to tilt the election process against employers and in favor of a union outcome. Among other provisions, the rule would shorten the election period.

These rules come on the heels of a DOL proposal to change the interpretation of the "advice" exemption, on the books for 50 years, which defines the type of activities employers must disclose during a union campaign. Employers and consultants would be required to report such activities as supervisory training, coordinating supervisor activities and developing personnel practices.

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