Nlc news update

Here are some recent news updates from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB):

Recent Decisions

  1. Amazon Warehouse Workers Have Right to Unionize: In a recent decision, the NLRB ruled that Amazon warehouse workers have the right to unionize and bargain collectively. The decision came after a petition was filed by the Amazon Workers Union, which sought to represent over 1,000 warehouse workers in Staten Island, New York.
  2. NLRB Upholds Union Election at Google: The NLRB has upheld the results of a union election at Google, which was held in May 2021. The election was contested by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), which sought to represent over 90 Google employees in the Bay Area.
  3. NLRB Rules that Employer's Social Media Policy Violates NLRA: In a recent decision, the NLRB ruled that an employer's social media policy violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by prohibiting employees from discussing wages, benefits, and working conditions on social media.

Proposed Rule Changes

  1. NLRB Proposes Rule Change to Speed Up Union Elections: The NLRB has proposed a rule change that would speed up the union election process by reducing the time between the filing of a petition and the election. The proposed rule change is intended to reduce the time it takes for employees to vote on whether to form a union.
  2. NLRB Proposes Rule Change to Clarify Joint Employer Standard: The NLRB has proposed a rule change that would clarify the joint employer standard, which determines whether two or more employers are considered joint employers of the same employees. The proposed rule change is intended to provide greater clarity and consistency in the application of the joint employer standard.

Other News

  1. NLRB Launches Online Portal for Filing Charges: The NLRB has launched an online portal for filing charges with the agency. The portal allows employees to file charges electronically and provides a more efficient and convenient way for employees to report unfair labor practices.
  2. NLRB Announces New Regional Director Appointments: The NLRB has announced the appointment of new regional directors in several regions across the country. The new regional directors will be responsible for overseeing the agency's enforcement activities in their respective regions.

I hope this information is helpful!