Judge Blocks NLRB Rule Aimed at Easing Unionization at Large Companies

Federal judge in Texas blocked new NLRB rule that would have made it easier for workers to unionize at big companies
Rule would have set new standards for determining when companies should be considered "joint employers" in labor negotiations
Judge ruled NLRB's new rule exceeds "bounds of common law" and is "arbitrary and capricious"
Business groups including US Chamber of Commerce sued to block rule, arguing it could make companies liable for workers they don't employ
NLRB says ruling is "disappointing setback" but they will continue efforts to return joint-employer standard to common law principles