I have learned that the National Labor Relations Board has been denied necessary funding by Congress. As a result of budget cuts the NLRB has been forced to prioritize its cases. This has resulted in a situation wherein cases, such as mine, involving discrimination against shop stewards, will not be resolved. The NLRB will not issue a citation thus giving the employer free reign to harass and intimidate shop stewards. This concerns me greatly as it should concern every union member.
Shop stewards are the key interface between labor and management.
Without the protection of the National Labor Relations Act we are rendered impotent. The special status of and protections afforded to shop stewards constitutes the foundation of Democratic representation in the workplace. I ask you to consider the American worker at this time of budget surplus. I beseech you to take the necessary steps to guarantee that my rights and the rights of the workforce of America are not taken away. I pray that you issue an executive order or use whatever method you deem most appropriate to compel the National Labor Relations Board to fully enforce the National Labor Relations Act and all related labor laws.