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UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN DECRIES JUDGE

May 15, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Joe Hansen, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and Chair of Change to Win, today released the following statement decrying a federal judge’s decision striking down a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule updating and streamlining union election procedures.

“This wrongheaded decision is based solely on technical grounds related to the NLRB’s internal procedures and not the merits of the rule, which remain sound. The rule seeks only to protect workers’ right to a fair and timely election. I call on the NLRB to take the steps necessary to remove this procedural roadblock and restore the rule as soon as possible.”

Corporate Responsibility, Politics, Press Releases

UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN CALLS ON NLRB MEMBER FLYNN TO RESIGN

May 04, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Joe Hansen, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and Chair of Change to Win, today released the following statement calling on National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Member Terence Flynn to resign.

“For months, Republicans have accused the NLRB of being politicized. It turns out they were right. But it’s been members of their own party playing politics. The latest Inspector General’s report detailing more leaks by Member Flynn during his time as counsel to the Board is deeply disturbing. Most egregious is the report that he may have leaked information to a top Mitt Romney advisor in hopes of getting appointed to the Board himself. Member Flynn has compromised his ability to be a fair and neutral arbiter. He should resign immediately and Congress should finally conduct a full investigation.”

Barack Obama, Corporate Responsibility, Economic Justice, Legislation, Organizing, Politics, Press Releases, UFCW Values, Workplace Safety & Health

Statement from UFCW International President Joe Hansen on Final NLRB Election Rule

Apr 18, 2012

(Washington, D.C.) — Joe Hansen, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union, today released the following statement after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) approved a final rule to modernize the union election process.

“”This NLRB rule is a modest but important first step toward ensuring a level playing field for workers in the union election process. Preventing unnecessary delays and frivolous litigation means less time for employers to intimidate, harass, and in some cases fire pro-union employees. Every worker has the right to decide whether he or she wants a union, free of interference.

“Now it is time for the Senate to confirm President Obama’s nominees to the NLRB. Leaving the Board short of a quorum in 2012 is unacceptable.”