Pushing manufacturing jobs overseas
Posted: Dec. 26, 2011 | 2:01 a.m.
To the editor:
The Obama administration played Santa Claus last week to two of its favorite constituencies.
First up, Big Labor. The so-called "ambush organizing" rule handed down by the National Labor Relations Board allows practically no time for companies to respond to an organizing attempt. The majority opinion on this is it will make it easier for unions to organize, as businesses will be caught flat-footed and unable to respond in time for a scheduled union election.
I disagree. I think this new rule will force companies to be continuously vigilant and constantly educating and informing their employees of the consequences of joining a union. It might even force companies to improve their working environments without any union involvement. No response time needed.
The Obama administration played Santa Claus last week to two of its favorite constituencies.
First up, Big Labor. The so-called "ambush organizing" rule handed down by the National Labor Relations Board allows practically no time for companies to respond to an organizing attempt. The majority opinion on this is it will make it easier for unions to organize, as businesses will be caught flat-footed and unable to respond in time for a scheduled union election.
I disagree. I think this new rule will force companies to be continuously vigilant and constantly educating and informing their employees of the consequences of joining a union. It might even force companies to improve their working environments without any union involvement. No response time needed.
