The NLRB always has nice-looking rules on paper and then fucks around with enforcement. For example, setting a very high standard of evidence for what counts as union busting. This exact NLRB still hasn't reversed the Electrolux standard despite having many opportunities.
The time to get hyped is if they actually start granting recognition on a large scale. For example, basically every Starbucks that has tried to unionize should now only need to file a petition for automatic recognition. I will be surprised if they follow through, but that's the thing to look for and I hope I'm wrong.
I've been wanting to start a union at my place but Florida has a lot of regressive labor laws (especially in EMS, which I'm in) and unions don't have a ton of legal support here. All these rumblings of new rules has felt really encouraging. Looks like this'll be something to keep an eye on over the next few months over something enabling immediate action
Also the best way to unionize is in a way that mostly ignores legal protections anyways. Expect a dirty fight and come at them with better organizing, better numbers, better actions.
The NLRB always has nice-looking rules on paper and then fucks around with enforcement. For example, setting a very high standard of evidence for what counts as union busting. This exact NLRB still hasn't reversed the Electrolux standard despite having many opportunities.
The time to get hyped is if they actually start granting recognition on a large scale. For example, basically every Starbucks that has tried to unionize should now only need to file a petition for automatic recognition. I will be surprised if they follow through, but that's the thing to look for and I hope I'm wrong.
I've been wanting to start a union at my place but Florida has a lot of regressive labor laws (especially in EMS, which I'm in) and unions don't have a ton of legal support here. All these rumblings of new rules has felt really encouraging. Looks like this'll be something to keep an eye on over the next few months over something enabling immediate action
100%.
Also the best way to unionize is in a way that mostly ignores legal protections anyways. Expect a dirty fight and come at them with better organizing, better numbers, better actions.