Virginia Foxx: “This amendment is designed to short-circuit the union election process drastically by micromanaging the National Labor…”

“This amendment is designed to short-circuit the union election process drastically by micromanaging the National Labor Relations Board. The goal of this amendment is to rush the election process in order to deprive workers of the opportunity to weigh the pros and cons of unionization, and employers of the adequate time to prepare for union election. Rushing union elections simply tilts the playing field against both workers, who deserve the benefit of hearing both sides, and businessowners who should have the right to make their case to their workforce about unionization. Unions often begin organizing campaigns weeks, or even months, before employers are made aware, creating a scenario in which workers are hearing only one side of the issue prior to a union election. When an election petition is filed, employers, and particularly small employers, must seek counsel and attempt to understand complex matters of labor law within an unreasonably short time period. This amendment seeks to impose an unfair and unnecessary ambush election scheme through a change in the law. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.”