The NLRB's New Union Election Rules - Understanding and Preparing for the New Fast Track to Unionization

April 3, 2012

Program Description
As of April 30, 2012, all non-union workplaces will become far more vulnerable to rapid unionization and all partially unionized workplaces will face potential rapid conversion of existing non-union employee groups.

  • How the rules of the game have changed
  • How the new rules resemble the former proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
  • Why the new rules tilt the playing field and create a major advantage for union organizers
  • How the new rules dovetail with recent NLRB decisions favoring unionization
  • Why unions are poised to mobilize during the six-month period from May to October 2012
  • What steps employers should take to prepare for the new rules
  • Developing your organization's own Rapid Response Campaign Plan (RRCP)

HRCI Recertification Credit: This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute.

Agenda
Please note time differences between Upstate and Downstate locations.

Upstate Locations
8 - 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10 a.m.
Program

Downstate Locations
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast

9 - 10:30 a.m.
Program