December saw a number of important developments at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The month started well for unions but ended badly. Some observers complained of whiplash! THE GOOD On December 10, the five-member board, still under Democratic control, issued a long-awaited decision freeing unions from the most deleterious features of management-rights clauses. The case, Endurance Environmental Solutions, LLC, overruled MV Transportation, a 2019 decree from Donald Trump’s first term in office.
It may be weirdly constructive for human rights if they gut these pathetic labor protections, because an entire workforce can explain to their bosses that the raise they’re due (not demanding, but due) is a lot cheaper than double knee replacements and a new house.
After a refreshing season of that flavor of negotiating, we can go back to having actual labor laws that do something.
It may be weirdly constructive for human rights if they gut these pathetic labor protections, because an entire workforce can explain to their bosses that the raise they’re due (not demanding, but due) is a lot cheaper than double knee replacements and a new house.
After a refreshing season of that flavor of negotiating, we can go back to having actual labor laws that do something.