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Compromise Reached on Mediation Board
House Republicans and Senate Democrats reach agreement on a Federal Aviation Administration authorization bill that includes a compromise over reforms to the National Mediation Board. If signed by the president, the measure will impact certain board procedures, including run-off union elections and public hearings.

Recess Appointments to NLRB Challenged
Attorneys and Republican members of Congress question President Obama's recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), claiming that the Senate was not in recess when the appointments were made in December 2011.

Class-Action Waiver Mandate Violates Law
An employer violates the National Labor Relations Act when it requires employees to sign away their right to file class-action claims, the National Labor Relations Board says.

Obama Makes Recess Appointments to NLRB
NLRB Delays Union Poster Mandate Again
Volunteers Sought to Help Develop HR Standards
NLRB Rule Mandates Rights Notification

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NLRB Approves Faster Union Elections
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) approves a controversial regulation that will allow union representation elections to occur much more quickly after a petition is filed. The changes will take effect April 30.

Activist Labor Board Makes Political Waves
The National Labor Relations Board has become one of the biggest lightning rods for criticism in the Obama administration. It has made a series of decisions, such as attacking Boeing for setting up a plant in South Carolina, that have angered business groups and Republican members of Congress.

NLRB Sets Legal Framework for Social Media
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in recent months has taken an active role in shaping the legal framework of social media use by employees at U.S. organizations. Recent decisions provide important guidance to employers in crafting their social media use policies.

NLRB Drops Controversial Case Against Boeing
NLRB Delegates Key Powers to General Counsel
Not All Facebook Postings Are Protected
Does NLRB Tilt Toward the Side of Labor?

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Non-Represented Workers Want Union-Negotiated Benefits
Question: The union recently negotiated a couple of benefits for its membership that are attractive.  I've received multiple requests from non-represented employees to receive these same benefits. What are my options?

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'Quickie Elections' and 'Persuader Activity': What New Union Organizing Rules Mean for All Employers

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have moved forward with rulemaking that will make it easier for unions to move forward with elections and other collective bargaining activities.

The NLRB's proposed “Quickie Election” rule is expected to tilt the election process against employers and in favor of a union outcome. Among other provisions, the rule would shorten the election period.

These rules come on the heels of a DOL proposal to change the interpretation of the "advice" exemption, on the books for 50 years, which defines the type of activities employers must disclose during a union campaign. Employers and consultants would be required to report such activities as supervisory training, coordinating supervisor activities and developing personnel practices.

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