Back in December, we posted about the NLRB’s resolution to change union election procedures. Among other things, the pro-union rule shortened the time between the filing of an election petition and the date of the election, thereby making it more difficult for employers to communicate with employees prior to the vote. Following a vote on the final rule, the rule took effect on April 30, 2012. However, on May 14, 2012, the union election rule was held to be invalid.
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