Vote Alert
“YES” on H.R. 2587, the “Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act.”
September 14, 2011
NTU urges all Representatives to vote
“YES” on H.R. 2587, the “Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act.”
Introduced by Rep. Scott (R-SC), this bill would prevent the National Labor
Relations Board (NLRB) from substituting its judgment for a private employer’s
in decisions on how best to manage the employer’s own resources.
The impetus for this legislation was the NLRB’s recent
decision to file a complaint against the Boeing Company for its decision to
locate its new manufacturing facility in South Carolina, a right to work state,
rather than expand existing operations in Washington, which is not. The threat
of such governmental-overreach into basic economic decisions has the potential
to ripple throughout the economy. In addition to the chilling effect it would
have on investment and job-growth, the NLRB’s ability to restrict movement may
unwittingly provide state and local governments with the opportunity to raise
taxes without fear of companies fleeing.
H.R. 2587 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to
remove several extreme enforcement remedies available to the NLRB, including
the power to rescind an employer’s decision to relocate. These changes would
help to restore the careful balance between protecting employees from unlawful
labor practices and steadfastly protecting free markets.
Roll call votes on H.R.
2587 will be significantly weighted in our annual Rating of Congress and
a “YES” vote will be considered the pro-taxpayer position.
If you have any questions, please contact NTU Federal Government Affairs Manager Brandon Greife at
(703) 683-5700
