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NLRB to Decide Final Rule on Election Procedure Changes

2011-11-19T17:49:29Z

You will recall last June 22, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proposed a rule that would alter the union election process and in my opinion, have an adverse impact on employees across the United States. I personally testified to the NLRB in Washington DC that this proposed rule, RIN 3142-AA08, seems to be a clear contradiction to Congressional intent as they refused to endorse similar changes in the failed Employee Free Choice Act legislation last year. In addition to hearing 66 testimonies, the NLRB received more than 65,000 written comments on ...

Your Post Employee Engagement Survey Communications Strategy Will Make or Break Your Employee Relations and Labor Relations Efforts

2011-11-16T21:27:53Z

As 2011 comes to a close, labor and employee relations teams everywhere are preparing to conduct their 2012 employee opinion surveys, climate assessments and focus groups. Employers want to pinpoint what makes employee morale surge and what makes employee morale plummet. The consultants of labor relations consulting firm, Oliver Bell, Inc., will be the first to tell you, however, that many employers are missing the most critical step in this process and thereby shooting themselves ...

Texas Labor & Employee Relations Consortium Announces: Former NLRB Member and Former Deputy Secretary of Labor to Discuss the Most Dynamic Regulatory Year in Modern Labor Relations History

2011-09-20T18:58:47Z

Houston, Texas - September 20, 2011

Oliver Bell, founder of the Texas Labor & Employee Relations Consortium (TLERC), announced today that former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Peter Kirsanow will join former Deputy Secretary of Labor Andrew Siff as featured presenters at the October 6th TLERC meeting. The Houston meeting will be hosted by ...

Human Resource Leaders, Keep Your CEO Out of Prison!

2011-09-01T21:37:51Z

Oliver Bell, Inc. Warns Employers that Non-compliance with proposed reporting changes in the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) could carry stiff penalties, including prison time for your top executives (CEO/CFO). These significant changes include mandated reporting for many common human resource activities. This proposal is flying under the radar and receiving little public comment. The impact of these proposed changes is a labor relations game-changer.

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) September 01, 2011

View My Statement to the NLRB

2011-07-18T20:18:25Z

If you would like to read my statement to the NLRB, please click here.
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NLRB Hearing Testimony

2011-07-18T19:07:27Z

Today â€" I had the opportunity to present the position of our consulting firm and the Texas Labor & Employee Relations Consortium on the proposed rule changes to union election by the National Labor Relations.

First, the presenters/in-person meeting attendees represented a whoâ€™s who in labor relations from, unions, the legal arena, consulting, and association/advocacy groups. Several former Board members presented including Marshall Babson and Peter Kirsanow. Senior union officials from the AFL-CIO were present as well. I ran into key leaders from the American Hospital Association, National Association of Manufacturing and ...

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Labor Relations Expert Oliver Bell Selected to Present Before the NLRB: Opposes Adverse Employee Impact of Proposed Changes to Union Election Procedures

2011-07-14T15:51:54Z

Oliver J. Bell, a leading labor relations consultant, is one of about 60 individuals selected to participate in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hearing process on July 18th -19th to offer public comments regarding recent proposed changes in the union election process.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 12, 2011

Oliver J. Bell, CEO of Oliver Bell, Inc. and founder of the Texas Labor & Employee Relations Consortium believes that despite political pressure, the NLRB must resist indulging the special interests of ...

Critical Moments - Wisconsin & Unions

2011-02-26T13:12:08Z

Over the last two weeks, we have witnessed the face off in Wisconsin over taxpayer interests and union interests. Is the Governor a "budget balancer" or a "union buster?" We say he is not a union buster. He seems to be genuinely focused on balancing the state budget. In our next newsletter (Issue 6) - we will give the real definition of a union buster. None of the politicians (Governors) that are currently trying to reign in spending to protect the public interest over that of a non-government, private interest (the unions), is really attempting to end unionization. ...

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Fixing the Budget or Union Busting

2011-02-22T17:15:55Z

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Many of you are following the budget challenges and labor unrest in Wisconsin. The popular media question: Is the Governor balancing the budget or union busting?

From all the information we have reviewed... he is balancing the budget but his approach has a significant impact on labor. The real issue is are his actions justified and/or reasonable under the circumstances? Depending on who you listen to, the answer varies. If you accept his (the Governor's) argument ...

Impressions

2011-02-20T00:54:56Z

Our press release on the proposed NLRB rule change to post unionization
rites has appeared in a 540,000 media feeds or Web pages. Remember Tuesday
Feb 22nd is the last day to comment.

We will continue our efforts to bring valued information to all our friends,
clients and subscribers. Have a great President's Day!

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Newsletter Issue 5

2011-02-19T18:47:11Z

The 5th Issue of my newsletter, "One-on-One with Oliver Bell, is out." In
just over a month we have doubled our readership. We have a new contest to
see if we can double again by March 25th. If double by that date, we will
have a drawing and award $100 gift cards to five of our subscribers. If you
want to sign up for my newsletter, click on this link and enter your email
address
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Press Release On NLRB Posting Requirement

2011-02-19T18:30:04Z

Hey All:

Yesterday, we sent out a press release on the NLRB proposed rule change
that would require employers to post notice on unionization rights. In a
very short time frame, we had the release or information related to the
release viewed over 190,000 times. We think that is pretty good.
Regardless of your opinion on the issue, we encourage employers to comment.
You will be affected by the NLRB change if it goes into effect. The OFCCP ...

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NLRB Backs Off Suing States on Card Check

2011-02-09T19:40:00Z

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) had said it would sue Arizona, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Utah to stop them from enforcing new anti-card check state constitutional amendments. Now, the NLRB has made an about face saying it can resolve the issues outside of court. This is a major change in positioning.

The four states seemed to be pleased with this change and generally believe the NLRB will wait for court or legislative action. As we stand today, the law requires an NLRB supervised secret ballot election before a union can ...

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NLRB Appointee Becker – Conflict of Interest? – You Decide

2011-02-09T19:39:00Z

Does Craig Becker, who recently received a recess appointment to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), have any conflict of interests in ruling on labor issues? Many say…YES. Mr. Becker is labor attorney who has worked for the SEIU and the AFL-CIO. As a new member of the board, he is expected to refrain from participating on issues that his former clients or employer may be directly involved. By most legal standards, failure to do this is a conflict of interest.

Mr. Becker’s recess appointment expires at the end of 2011. Until ...

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Corporate Campaigns – Negative Media at its Worst

2011-02-09T19:37:00Z

Negative media, shaming the target, political pressure… all are part of an activity known as the “Corporate Campaign.” Corporate Campaigns are a tool used by organized labor to try to force employers to submit to their agenda. Typically their agenda is organizing the targeted employer’s workforce. Why is this important to know? In 2011, there will be an increase in these actions.

Which unions will undertake significant Corporate Campaigns? The UAW will push hard as it goes after transnational automakers and parts suppliers. The UFCW will increase its efforts against Wal-Mart ...

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Social Media 2.0 - Unions Host Online Organizing Conference

2011-02-09T19:34:00Z

Are you using social media? Unions are! Unions are very active in seeking different means to organize. Social networking is a growing phenomenon. The savvy are jumping on board. According to the AFL-CIO Blog, on February 13th there will be a unique training conference. “Organizing 2.0 is an annual training conference in New York City for union movement organizers and social justice activists. It’s set for Feb. 13 at the City University of New York (CUNY) Murphy Institute.” Organizing 2.0 co-founders are Charles Lenchner and Elana Levin, co-founders of Organizing 2.0. Ms. Levin is also the Director ...

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Secret Ballot Protection Act Introduced

2011-02-09T19:32:00Z

U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) has introduced the Secret Ballot Protection Act (SBPA). He was joined by 17 co-sponsors. This legislation is designed to guarantee the right of all workers to have a secret ballot election if a union is seeking to represent employees in the workplace. It would end card check recognition of unions absent an employee vote. Why is this important?

As many of you know, organized labor has communicated a strong desire to circumvent the election process completely. That was the purpose of the now dead Employee Free ...

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SEIU Loses big: 38 units no union, 4 units union, 1 tied

2011-02-09T19:30:00Z

Background: The date was January 27th. The site is Ohio. The event is representation elections at 12+ hospitals and long term care facilities. The union is the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The employer is Catholic Healthcare Partners (CHP). About 6,500 employees were eligible to vote...

The outcome: Employees in 38 of 43 professional and non-professional bargaining units rejected SEIU representation. Only four bargaining units voted in favor of SEIU representation. 1 voting unit was tied with 1 challenge ballot to determine the outcome. In cases where the vote is tied, the union ...

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TSA – Agrees to Allow Unionization – Elections Set Begin in March

2011-02-09T19:28:00Z

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow limited collective bargaining rights for transportation security officers. This is a huge win for the labor unions that have been lobbying for this namely, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU). These two unions have been in a head to head competition to be the primary union for TSA staffers. The proposed election will take place in March/April 2011.

What’s the prize… 50,000 employees working at airport security screening locations. This is currently the largest single organizing effort in ...

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IBT & IAM to Square Off at United

2011-02-09T19:27:00Z

On Thursday, February 3rd, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) announced its plan to organize all fleet service workers at United Airlines. United is the largest domestic airline after its merger with Continental.
Last February, about 7,500 fleet service workers at Continental voted for IBT representation. They recently approved their first contract. Now the Teamsters will pursue the legacy United ramp workers. Some of those workers are currently represented by the International Association of Machinist (IAM). There will likely be conflict at United as the IBT and IAM fight over turf. We’ see which ...

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