House Democrats Urge Action on Labor Board A letter signed by 201 Democrats and delivered to Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) July 9 urged that Republicans cease their attempts to shut down the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The Democrats also met with a group of workers that day to stress the importance of the NLRB in protecting workers from unfair labor practices. Republicans have refused to allow a vote on the five nominees to the Board recommended by President Obama. The Board protects the right of workers to organize and to engage in collective bargaining. When the term of the current Board members expires next month, the Board will be left without a quorum and will be rendered inoperable. Senator Harry Reid announced plans to convene Democrats to consider the so-called ‘Nuclear Option,” a change in the rules governing the Senate that would allow a simple majority to bring bills to the floor for a vote. This rule change would stop Republicans from preventing bills from coming to the Senate floor for a vote. Republicans have long opposed the existence of the Board and its ability to require businesses to adopt fair labor practices.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:20:00 +0000
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