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U.S. House Bill Slashes $74M From NLRB, Shackling Board
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 June 20, 2015 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | peoplesworld.org Adding to their campaign against the National Labor Relations Board - and worker rights - the ruling Republicans on the House subcommittee that helps dole out federal funds slashed $74 billion from the board's budget for the year starting Oct. 1. But even more important than cutting its spending from $274 million this fiscal year to $200 million in fiscal 2016 is that the lawmakers attached several "riders" banning the board from acting in various areas. …even worse for the board - and for workers whose rights it is supposed to enforce in refereeing disputes with bosses - are "administrative provisions" the GOP draft inserts. One such "rider" would ban the board from using any money to institute its new rule to consolidate the endless litigation and other tactics employers and their union-busters employ to delay or deny union recognition elections - everything from challenging the size and composition of the bargaining unit to challenging ballots and leafleting. Continue reading…
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