US House Stands up for Fair Elections in the Workplace

Press Release

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a joint resolution disapproving the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)'s proposed "ambush elections" rule. Congressman Kevin Cramer voted in favor of this resolution, which prevents the NLRB from limiting the ability of employees to make an informed decision on whether or not to join a union by shortening the period between filing a petition for an election and the date of the election to as few as 11 days.

"The decision by NLRB was a dramatic one which would have harmed employees' rights to decide what is best for them, placing them further under the microscope of watchful union leaders. With today's vote, Congress is in solidarity with the privacy rights of American workers and their families," said Cramer.

On December 15, 2014, the NLRB issued its final rule which would impose significant changes to NLRB representation election, effective April 14, 2015. Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, Congress can overturn an agency's rule if a joint resolution of disapproval is passed by both chambers and signed by the president. The Senate passed S. J. Res. 8 by a vote of 53-46.

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