Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced legislation today to end the decision by President Obama’s National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that allows the formation of micro-units. On August 26, the NLRB, led by union boss cronies Craig Becker & company, ruled in the Specialty Healthcare case that Big Labor could target small numbers of employees within a company to form micro-units.
Senator Isakson speaks out:
“The administration’s decision to allow micro bargaining units recklessly disregards the long-standing principles of collective bargaining. This action is yet another example of how President Obama’s appointees at this agency are tipping the scales in favor of unions,” said Isakson. “This decision is adding to the pressure and uncertainty facing employers today and threatening the creation of private-sector jobs at a time when unemployment is over 9 percent.”
The practical effect of this is that under one business’ roof, multiple mini-units could be formed resulting in dramatically increased labor relations costs due to the employer having to bargain with multiple units negotiating against one another. As this unfolds in one of the worst economies in recent memory, the end result will be more job loss and pain among America’s working class. The decision by the Obama Administration in Specialty Healthcare is an affront to job creators and hardworking citizens and shreds any credibility the president maintained on the economy.
The legislation is supported by 28 original cosponsors. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid should move immediately to pass the legislation, and President Obama promoting his so-called jobs plan, should make the Isakson legislation central piece of it.