The Workforce Fairness Institute (WFI) today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate vote on S. J. Res. 36, a joint resolution of disapproval concerning the reckless ambush election rule recently passed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB):
“Today’s vote demonstrates that the words of some elected officials in Washington, D.C. are not matched by their actions, particularly in relation to the central issue confronting our nation, job creation. The opposition some in the U.S. Senate have demonstrated to giving workers the time they need to make an informed decision on unionization free from intimidation and coercion will be difficult to explain to constituents back home,” said Fred Wszolek, spokesperson for the Workforce Fairness Institute (WFI). “The joint resolution of disapproval against the reckless ambush election rule enacted by President Obama’s labor board was a common sense measure that was critically important to the livelihoods of both employees and employers. At the end of the day, it’s the support of these workers and small businesses – not union bosses – that will move our nation forward and turn the nation’s economy around.”
BACKGROUND:
“Senate Rejects Measure To Nullify Union Rules”:
“The Senate rejected a Republican attempt Tuesday to overturn new regulations designed to give unions quicker representation elections in their effort to organize more workplaces. The 54-45, largely party line vote against a resolution of disapproval leaves intact National Labor Relations Board rules that are scheduled to take effect April 30. Unions had sought the rules changes while business groups opposed them. Senate Democrats unanimously supported the new regulations. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican supporting them. Under the existing regulations, workers typically vote within 45-60 days after a union gathers enough signatures from workers saying they want to hold an election. The new rules could cut that time by days or even weeks by simplifying procedures and putting off some challenges until after the election is held, cutting back hearings and reducing legal delays.” (Sam Hananel, “Senate Rejects Measure To Nullify Union Rules,” The Associated Press, 4/24/12)
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