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June 21, 2011

Labor Board Prepares New Rules to Speed Up Union Elections 
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The National Labor Relations Board is preparing to propose new rules
that would speed up the time frame for union elections. If passed, the
move could support struggling unions in the effort to organize new
members and cut the amount of time businesses have to launch anti-union
campaigns. Labor unions have long complained of employers using
procedural delays and litigation to stall elections.



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