Harvard: Do not appeal to the Trump NLRB to weaken rules for fair union elections

On July 7, the Regional Director of the NLRB ruled that the Harvard University administration violated the Excelsior Rule, a cornerstone of democratic workplace protections since 1966 that requires employers to provide complete and accurate lists of all workers to unions petitioning for elections. To avoid a fair election, Harvard administration intends to appeal to the federal NLRB to weaken requirements for complete and accurate lists. As the Regional Director writes, “In essence, the Employer seeks to change established Board law.” This rule, which has been upheld by the NLRB for decades, ensures that all voters have access to information from both the employer and the union so that they can make an informed vote. Harvard’s appeal would undermine these democratic protections not just at Harvard, but across the entire country.

Petitioning a Trump NLRB to disregard rules protecting fair union elections could be disastrous for all US workers and for workplace democracy. At a time when so many of the basic protections Americans have taken for granted are in jeopardy, we ask that Harvard not give further power to anti-worker and anti-democratic forces.

The petition calls on Harvard not to appeal the Regional Director’s decision. Please consider adding your name in support.

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Dear President of Harvard University,
 

We call upon you not to appeal the NLRB Regional Director’s July 7th order for a fair election. The Regional Director held that the omission of hundreds of voters from the voter list requires a new election with a complete and accurate list. The decision to appeal this ruling not only undermines the Harvard students’ right to a fair union election, but also threatens fair union elections for all US workers and weakens workplace democracy. At a time when so many of the basic protections Americans have taken for granted are in jeopardy, we ask that Harvard not further empower anti-worker and anti-democratic forces.

We, the undersigned members of the Harvard community and the surrounding communities impacted by Harvard’s actions, call upon Harvard University to respect the law and set an example in promoting the rights and protections of students, workers, and democracy.

Sincerely,

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