December 20, 2011

Posted by Ann McCulloch

On Dec. 19, U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson asked the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to delay enforcement of a rule that would require employers to post a notice of an employee’s rights to form a union.  The request came during a hearing in a lawsuit filed by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) against the Board which argued that the NLRB lacked authority to compel employers to post the notice.  MEMA, on behalf of its affiliate organizations AASA, HDMA, MERA and OESA, also filed an amicus brief in the case opposing the NLRB’s efforts.  The rule is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 31, 2012. 

“The overreach of the NLRB with this rule and others it is proposing is simply unwarranted,” said Bob McKenna, MEMA’s President and CEO.  “Our members are concerned with retaining and creating jobs and ensuring a vibrant, healthy parts supplier industry.  The NLRB’s agenda would threaten those objectives.”

MEMA Washington office staff continues to work with the NAM, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace and other organizations to oppose this rule and others proposed by the NLRB and will keep members aware of any further developments moving forward.  Companies with questions may contact Ann McCulloch.