Virginia Foxx - Chairwoman of the Education and the Workforce committee | Official U.S. House headshot
Virginia Foxx - Chairwoman of the Education and the Workforce committee | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON – Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) delivered a statement at a hearing titled "Big Labor Lies: Exposing Union Tactics to Undermine Free and Fair Elections" on May 22, 2024.
"President Biden’s radical labor policies have damaged fair and open labor relations between employers and employees, and are fundamentally reshaping the labor landscape," said Good. He criticized President Biden's approach to labor relations, asserting that it has led to increased partisanship in favor of unions.
Good outlined three primary tactics he believes unions have adopted under the current administration. Firstly, he described corporate campaigns aimed at damaging a company's image through legal challenges, political schemes, or public relations assaults. "The goal is to force the company to surrender to union demands," he stated.
Secondly, Good addressed so-called 'neutrality agreements,' which he argued are often coercive. These agreements can include gag clauses and card check provisions that undermine the rights of both employers and employees by forcing companies to provide unions with workers' private information.
Lastly, Good highlighted the practice of installing undercover 'salts,' where union organizers seek employment within a company with the intention of organizing from within and filing unfair labor practice charges. He described this as a disruptive tactic that harms businesses and reduces productivity.
"These tactics do not align with the principles of a fair and open organizing process," Good said. He further criticized the Biden administration for promoting what he views as unfair schemes that facilitate power grabs by union leaders.
Good also noted that President Biden's favorability among union households is declining. "Polls show that union households have shifted six points towards President Trump since 2020," he claimed.
In conclusion, Good emphasized the need for open expression in labor disputes without intimidation from unions. "Going forward, we should ensure that both employers and employees can express their views openly and honestly in a labor dispute," he said.
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