The Natioanl Labor Relations Board is scheduled to meet today and vote on rule changes that would shorten the time for union elections. The proposals are very determential to the business community and would create tremendous turmoil in the workplace. However, there is a threat from the Republican representative on the board, Brian Hayes, to resign - a move that would effectively shut down the board and prevent the vote on union organizing. Without the presences of Mr. Hayes the board would not have a quorum and could not conduct business. There appears to be a new proposal by board Chairman Mark Pearce that he described as a "more limited resolution." He said it would only apply to "the minority of elections which are held up by needless litigation" and other disputes. It's a sticky situation at the NLRB. There are still 2 open seats and looks like it will remain that way until after the elections.
Stay tuned and keep an eye on the actions of the NLRB.
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