Scott Statement on NLRB Election Rules

04.14.15   WASHINGTON - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, released the following statement today after the National Labor Relations Board new rules for the union election process went into effect: "These modest updates to an outdated rule help create a more fair, efficient, and modern workplace election process. By streamlining communication and calling for a timely exchange of information, the rule creates a clearer, more … Continue Reading

House Republicans Use Extreme Measure to Attack Workers’ Rights

03.20.15   WASHINGTON - Today, the House voted 232- 186 to weaken workers' rights by rejecting fair union elections in the workplace. Democrats remained united with Americans and all voted against S.J. Res. 8. "I am disappointed with today's vote in the House to take away the right of workers to form a union." said Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA). "This is an extreme measure aimed at turning back the clock on worker's rights." S.J. Res. 8 is the result… Continue Reading

Scott and Polis Statement on Senate Republican Resolution to Repeal NLRB Union Election Rule

02.09.15   WASHINGTON-House Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) and Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee Ranking Member Jared Polis (D-CO) released the following statement today after Senate Republicans invoked a rarely used legislative tool to launch an attack on the National Labor Relations Board. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) filed a Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval to prevent the NLRB from modernizing union election processe… Continue Reading