I haven't posted since the end of the legislative session in Raleigh but there are some issues on the Federal level that deserve our attention. So will play a major role in the economic recovery. Foremost among them is H.R. 2587 that was introduced in response to the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) complaint against The Boeing Company’s plant in South Carolina. A blatant attempt to mandate where a company can operate and expand its business. This bill prohibits the NLRB from ordering any employer to relocate, shut down, or transfer employment under any circumstance. Passage of this bill would reaffirm the rights of business to decide where to expand, invest and operate. If the NLRB is allowed to dictate how a company does business then our economic recovery will be derailed. It's imperative that we urge our legislators to support this bill. It is expected on House floor week of September 12 so move fast.
Another unfriendly rule coming out of the Department of Labor is the so called "gag rule". The U.S. Department of Labor recently proposed a change to the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), that would dramatically limit the “advice” exception in the LMRDA which means that most discussions about unions between company managers and their attorney or consultant will be subject to public reporting requirements. Due to the confidentiality between lawyers and their clients, this will make it significantly more difficult for employers to access counsel during union organizing campaigns. Additionally, failure to report or filing incomplete reports could result in civil and criminal penalties. This would definately limit a companies efforts to seek legal council and would put them at a disadvantage in union elections. The comment period is still open. Click here and submit your comments and concerns.
