In an action applauded by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), a U.S. Court of Appeals has delayed a federal rule which would require employers to post a notice outlining an employee’s right to unionize.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia granted an injunction today in the case brought by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) challenging the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) posting rule, delaying April 30 effective date until the Court has a chance to hear arguments and issue a ruling. MEMA had filed an amicus brief supporting NAM’s position on behalf of AASA and affiliate associations Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA).
“This is a very significant development,” says Bob McKenna, MEMA’s president and CEO. “The posting rule is part of an aggressive, unnecessary agenda that the NLRB has been promoting, and this decision correctly calls the validity of the posting rule into question.”
“AASA aftermarket suppliers and their fellow parts manufacturers view the recent direction of the NLRB as potentially destructive to job creation and growth,” says Steve Handschuh, president and COO of AASA. “We are very pleased by the Court’s decision and hope it offers the chance to fully examine NLRB authority and limit its ability to issue unnecessary rules and decisions.”
About AASA
AASA exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products. It is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members. AASA is an affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). “AASA, The Voice for the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Industry”
About MEMA
Suppliers manufacture the parts and technology used in domestic production of new cars and trucks produced each year, and the aftermarket products necessary to repair and maintain more than 248 million vehicles on the road today.
MEMA supports its members through its four affiliate associations, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). MEMA represents more than 700 member companies with global motor vehicle parts sales exceeding $600 billion and 65 percent of North American automotive supplier sales. For more information on the motor vehicle parts supplier industry, visit www.mema.org.
