AHCA Expresses Concern Over "Pro-Union Push" by NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") has undergone recent transformations, taking it from a 2-person, bipartisan committee, to a 4-person committee consisting of 3 democrats and 1 republican. The American Health Care Association ("AHCA") has expressed concern over these changes due to AHCA's opposition to any far-reaching action amending federal labor standards. Of particular concern to the AHCA is a recent NLRB decision, Specialty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Mobile vs. United Steelworkers, in which the NLRB found in favor of changing the standards for what are appropriate bargaining units in subacute facilities. Additionally, the AHCA has expressed concern over a proposed rule issued by the NLRB on December 22, 2010 which requires certain notices be posted for employees by employers, with failure to do so resulting in various sanctions.

In support of its positions, the AHCA will file an amicus brief in the above-cited case, and will also submit formal comments with respect to the proposed rule. If you have any questions about the NLRB, its recent cases, or the proposed rule, please contact Susan E. Ziel at 317-238-6244 or Leigh Ann Lauth O'Neill at 317-238-6346.