Asked by Kevin Browne on Jun 04, 2024
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The Employee Free Choice Act would increase penalties to employers who violate the NLRA and change voting procedures so that simply showing a majority of signed authorization cards would be enough to certify the union.
Employee Free Choice Act
Proposed U.S. legislation intended to ease the process for employees to form, join, or assist labor unions and to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts.
Authorization Cards
Cards signed by employees to indicate their wish to have a union represent them for collective bargaining purposes.
- Analyze the effects of potential legislative changes on union organizing and employer practices.
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Konlathat KiattikhunphairotJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
The Employee Free Choice Act (also known as the "Card Check" bill) would indeed increase penalties for employers who violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and change the voting procedures so that a majority of signed authorization cards would be enough to certify a union without a traditional secret ballot election.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the effects of potential legislative changes on union organizing and employer practices.