A union organizer's dream would consist of a "quickie" election in a gerrymandered unit comprised mostly of card signers. Having established such a beachhead, the union could then engage in an ongoing game of dominos, with one company department after another falling in line. In a recent decision (Specialty Healthcare) and a proposed rule change, the Democratic majority of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has signaled its intention to fulfill the organizers' dream.
Expedited Process Or "Quickie Elections"?
On November 30, 2011, the NLRB approved a resolution to proceed with new rules designed to expedite the election process for union representation of employees. The 2-1 vote came down along party lines, following a rare public meeting amidst intense debate.
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