There’s Something Happening Here (What it is ain’t exactly clear)

Since the failure of the proposed Employee Free Choice Act, organized labor has sought new opportunities for changes in the law to bolster private sector unionization. Recent success for organized labor has come in the form of new NLRB election rules. This session will analyze the NLRB's new "quickie" election rules – a significant change to existing process and procedure that will make it easier for unions to organize previously unrepresented workforces. The presenters will discuss the legal implications of the new rules, in addition to the practical effects, including the shortening of the pre-election period, limitations on pre-election unit challenges and the potential for micro or fractured units, as well as new information to be provided to the NLRB by employers when faced with a petition. Presenters will provide legal and practical advice to employers seeking to remain union-free and comply with the new rules.

Topics to be addressed:

• We don't have a union – why should we care?
• How to prepare for an ambush election
• Concerted activities in the non-union setting
• Aggressive investigation of ULPs based on employee handbook provisions

Breakfast & Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

Program: 8:30 am - 10:30 am