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Monthly Archives: December 2011

NLRB adopts controversial amendments to union election case procedures

Posted in Labor, Uncategorized

We’ve been following the NLRB’s proposed amendments to the rules and regulations governing union election cases over the past few weeks. Today, the Board voted 2–1 to adopt the Chairman’s proposed amendments, which significantly limit employer’s rights before the Board. Before, employers had the absolute right to insist on a pre-election hearing to litigate the… Continue Reading

President announces two new NLRB nominations

Posted in Labor

Yesterday, the President announced the nominations of two individuals to serve as Members  of the National Labor Relations Board. It remains to be seen whether the Senate will confirm these nominations, or the nomination of Terence Flynn to fill the other Republican seat. Absent confirmation or a recess appointment of one or more nominees, the… Continue Reading