On April 2, 2014, NCISS/Lobbyit filed comments with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) opposing their efforts to re-write labor laws to favor quick union organization votes.  At that time, NCISS told the NLRB (in part):

"As an association of security companies of modest size, employee/management relations are a primary concern to us, and a huge factor in our Members' success or failure.  Our Members endeavor to work as collaboratively as possible with our employees, and we do our utmost to ensure that our workplaces preserve an atmosphere of open and honest communication and negotiation.  We fear, however that the current proposed rule would upset this balance, allowing unrepresentative groups and individuals to promote employee activity that, while undertaken in the name of benefitting employees, would not allow sufficient time and/or process for a full airing of both costs and benefits. 

Unfortunately, in late January, 2015, the NLRB went ahead with its plans, issuing a final rule which would, among other things:

• Require that all pre-election hearings be set to begin within 8 days after a hearing notice is issued.
• Mandate that employers file a "Statement of Position" by noon on the day before the hearing begins.  The Statement of Position must include a list of prospective voters with their names, job classifications, work shifts, and work locations.  
• Provide Regional Directors with discretion to limit the scope of pre-election hearings, by excluding evidence on voter eligibility and delaying the resolution of those issues until after the election.
• Require an employer to provide, within 2 business days of the election agreement or decision directing an election, employee personal telephone numbers and personal email addresses.

Thank you for your attention to this important issue and, as always, stay tuned!

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