Increased Union Elections and Staffing Issues at NLRB

According to new government numbers, there has been a significant increase in union elections, with a 56% jump in the first nine months of fiscal year 2022. This increase comes despite a funding crisis and staffing shortages at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB's budget has decreased by 25% since 2010, while their workload has increased. Unfair labor practices charges have also risen by 14.5%. This surge in union activity is seen as a positive development and is attributed to factors such as a labor-led movement and the influence of the Bernie Sanders campaign.