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U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais bill would repeal NLRB rule
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais is trying to head off a new workplace rule that will require employers to prominently display posters containing information about a worker's right to unionize and bargain collectively. DesJarlais, R-Jasper, Tenn., filed legislation Monday that would repeal the new rule, which was finalized last month by the National Labor Relations Board.
Bill introduced by DesJarlais seeks to repeal new labor law
In The News |The bill, called the "Employer Free Choice Act," would repeal a law established last year by the National Labor Relations Board that requires manufacturers to display posters containing information on workers' rights to unionize and bargain collectively. The new rule, which if passed would take effect on Nov. 14 of this year, is similar to a law already in place for federal contractors.
Rep's bill would undo new rule on unions
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais has introduced a bill to Congress that would reverse a rule requiring employers to post unionization rights on their bulletin boards.The legislation, dubbed the Employer Free Choice Act, would repeal a rule promulgated by the National Labor Relations Board Aug.
Representative DesJarlais Statement on Passage of Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) released the following statement today upon passage of the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587) in the House of Representatives:
ET Republicans differ in reactions to Obama's jobs pitch
In The News |U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. sees a number of things he likes in President Barack Obama's $447 billion jobs-creation package.
Representative DesJarlais Introduces Employer Free Choice Act
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) has introduced H.R.2854, the Employer Free Choice Act. This legislation will repeal a rule promulgated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) forcing employers to prominently display posters containing information on workers’ rights to unionize and bargain collectively.
JR Global building new plant in Kingston
In The News |A representative from U.S. Rep. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., attended the ceremony. A statement from Desjarlais applauded the groundbreaking as an example of how to create jobs. "It is critical that we continue to work on fostering an environment that helps businesses like JR Global Manufacturing be successful.
Remembering September 11, 2001
Blog |It is hard to believe that it has already been 10 years since our nation was brutally attacked by al-Qaeda terrorists. The horrific images of that tragic September morning still remain fresh in our minds.
State GOP lawmakers slam Obama's jobs plan
In The News |President Barack Obama's $447 billion jobs plan received a lukewarm reaction from Tennessee's lawmakers Thursday night. Republican Rep.
E. Tenn. delegates wary of jobs talk
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais says he's trying to keep an open mind about the jobs package President Barack Obama will deliver tonight to Congress, but he suspects it's politics, not the weak economy, that is motivating the White House to act. "I really don't have high hopes this will be much more than a political stunt," the Jasper, Tenn., Republican said.