On February 16, House Republicans introduced a resolution aimed at blocking the new National Labor Relations Board election rules. This resolution, H.J. Res 103, has the support of 65 representatives. It’s companion, S.J. Res 63 which was introduced by Senate Republicans and has the support of 44 senators.
If passed by a simple majority, the Resolution of Disapproval filed under the Congressional Review Act, allows Congress to stop a federal agency from implementing a rule or regulation. This resolution cannot be filibustered so a simple up or down vote will decide its fate.
In June 2011, the NLRB introduced sweeping changes to the rules governing union elections that would have allowed elections to take place in as little as 10 days. Many of these rules were finalized in late December.
At a press conference held earlier this week, House Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline expressed his displeasure with the NLRB stating, "We are very concerned about this board and its agenda. We’re pleased the Senate is going forward with this resolution of disapproval and we look forward to being right there with them."
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