Political Quotes

“the NLRB's current election process has some glaring problems, contrary to what some of my Republican colleagues have claimed. For one, the process is inefficient. In many cases across the United States, frivolous litigation and needless delays threaten the rights of workers who want to vote on union representation. Federal appellate courts have called union election delays ``inexcusable,'' ``deplorable,'' and ``egregious.'' The new reforms specifically target those systemic inefficiencies and excessive delays. Secondly, the current system is outdated. Right now, the NLRB, employers, and unions are barred from filing forms electronically during the election process. And it does not allow for the use of modern forms of communication to employees through cell phones and emails. The updates will adapt the election procedures to few forms of technology. Another problem is the current system is unpredictable. Right now, the election process for one region of the country could be substantially different in another region. That adds to inefficiencies and confusion. The new reforms will provide uniformity and certainty in elections across the country. There is a clear problem here. The NLRB made modest, but important, changes to modernize and streamline the process. Mr. President, today, we have heard a lot about the National Labor Relations Board. We have heard about employers delaying workers their right to decide on union representation.…”