March 31, 2015
UFCW Statement on Veto of Legislation Blocking NLRB Election Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) today released the following statement after President Obama vetoed legislation that would have blocked the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) rule to streamline union elections.
“As we have said from the very beginning, the NLRB’s modest rule to modernize and streamline union elections is a step in the right direction and should be implemented without delay. Make no mistake, those attempting to block this rule want to make it harder for workers to have a voice on the job. Shortening the period between the filing of a petition and the election means less time for anti-worker employers to intimidate, harass, and fire pro-union employees. This rule creates a fairer process and we look forward to seeing it in action. We commend President Obama for vetoing this ill-advised legislation.”
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