Decertification Efforts Cool Off
It’s been a quieter season for decertification efforts. Decertification petitions (RD) are down 13%, and of the 105 elections certified, unions lost 68.6%—which means they had to kiss 2,403 workers goodbye. Small units, especially those with 1 to 10 workers, were the quickest to decertify, with unions losing a whopping 95% of those elections.
Employer-Filed Petitions Explode by 478%
This is where things get wild. Employer-filed petitions (RM) skyrocketed by 478%, with 335 RM petitions submitted. 139 RM elections were certified; surprisingly, unions won only 62.6% of these battles, organizing 4,957 workers.
Regional and State-Level Drama
Region 19 (Pacific Northwest) dominated activity, with 133 RC elections certified. However, regarding union success rates, Region 9 (Ohio and surrounding areas) stole the show, with unions winning 92% of elections.
What This Means for You
“This sharp rise in employer-filed petitions, along with the continued strength of unions in larger units, signals a seismic shift in labor relations,” said Phil Wilson, President of LRI Consulting Services. “Our Q3 2024 report is packed with actionable data to help businesses and labor strategists stay ahead of union trends and adjust their approaches accordingly.”
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