Tag: secret-ballot election

Republicans Race to Preempt EFCA with the Secret Ballot Protection Act

By HR Hero Feb 26, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 26, 2009

Republicans renewed the fight to preserve secret-ballot elections in union organization campaigns on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 by introducing the Secret Ballot Protection Act (SBPA) in both houses of Congress. The SBPA is a counter to the proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). The Employee Free Choice Act has recently been the subject of many […]

Union Card Checks and Neutrality Agreements

By Michigan Employment Law Letter Aug 31, 2007 HR Hero Line

Updated: Aug 31, 2007

by Robert Vercruysse and Gary Fealk Labor unions may be on the decline, but they’re once again ramping up organizing efforts, especially in stronghold states. More and more unions are seeking to avoid the traditional National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election process and are requesting employers to enter into card-check and neutrality agreements. HR Guide […]