Thanks to NLRB's Cemex Decision, 'Union-Busting Just Got a Lot Harder'

The National Labor Relations Board has announced a new policy that makes it more difficult for companies to bust unions, ordering recognition and bargaining without an election if the employer engages in violations or refuses to voluntarily recognize the union.

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8/25/2023

Unions Score Big Win as NLRB Eases Path to Representation (2)

The National Labor Relations Board hands unions a victory by allowing unions to represent workers without a formal vote.

8/25/2023

NLRB paves way for workers to unionize without formal elections

The U.S. National Labor Relations Board has ruled that businesses that commit labor law violations must bargain with unions if a majority of employees support unionizing, reviving a policy abandoned over 50 years ago.

8/25/2023

NLRB Says Companies That Union-Bust Must Recognize Busted Union

The National Labor Relations Board has announced new guidelines stating that companies will be forced to recognize unions if they engage in illegal union-busting activities while pursuing an election.

9/2/2023

US labor movement celebrates new regulation to counter union-busting

The National Labor Relations Board has made a significant decision that will make it easier for unions to organize at companies that break the law, as these companies will now be required to immediately bargain with the union instead of just rerunning the election.