[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3783]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD

  (Mr. KILMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to legislation 
that is nothing short of an attack on workers, a bill that will harm 
the economic security of American families all over this country.
  Mr. Speaker, I strongly believe that economic growth is the key to 
strengthening the middle class, but only if we have fair rules in place 
that allow workers to share in that growth by negotiating for decent 
wages and benefits.
  The National Labor Relations Board put forward a rule that ensures 
workers are treated fairly in the election process, that reduces 
bureaucratic red tape and ensures the right to collectively bargain is 
guaranteed.
  Unfortunately, this body is considering legislation that would 
overturn that rule. It is wrong, and it is a waste of time.
  If Congress wants to support business, we should pass legislation to 
repair our crumbling infrastructure so that folks can get their 
products to market, reform our Tax Code to make it easier for small 
businesses to compete, or invest in workforce development so that our 
kids are prepared to compete in a 21st century economy.
  Mr. Speaker, there are Democrats who stand ready to work with you on 
an agenda that actually strengthens the middle class, but this 
resolution doesn't do that. I urge my colleagues to stand up for 
workers by voting down this resolution.

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