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Business Groups Alarmed by Rise of 'Micro-Unions'

Posted On: Jul 28, 2014

July 28, 2014 | ORGANIZING | Business groups are sounding the alarm over decisions from the NLRB that they say would make it easier for small groups of people to create "micro-unions" un the workplace….Industry fears the arrangements could create havoc by forcing companies to bargain with multiple unions at the same work site. The rise of micro-unions has all sorts of industries flustered, from restaurants and hotels to grocery stores and manufacturers….Labor unions and public interest groups say micro-unions will help level the playing field for employees, so that those who want to organize can do so. Full story here.