In This Issue:

News and Analysis

- Pre-recognition card check deal was lawful, NLRB says.

- Solicitation of amicus briefs signals pro-union changes by NLRB.

- Casual employees get to petition and vote on union.

- Number of union wins is down, but number of union workers is up.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

- Volkswagen to remain neutral at new Chattanooga plant.

- Despite big spending, unions lose big in mid-term elections.

- Voters in four states approve secret ballot union elections.