The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reached out to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) with concerns about new labor legislation. The NFIB, representing small businesses across the nation, submitted a letter during a committee hearing titled "Labor Law Reform Part 2: New Solutions for Finding a Pro-Worker Way Forward." This letter follows their earlier request to reject union-backed proposals discussed in "Labor Law Reform Part 1: Diagnosing the Issues, Exploring Current Proposals."
Dylan Rosnick, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, said that Congress should avoid imposing additional mandates and regulatory burdens on small businesses. Instead, he urged for legislation that would reduce such burdens and protect both workers and small businesses from intimidation by unions and federal bureaucrats. According to Rosnick, this approach would allow small businesses to grow and reinvest in their workforce without undue federal interference.
Rosnick emphasized the importance of enabling small businesses to make decisions beneficial for both their operations and employees rather than adhering to universal mandates. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to discuss the potential impacts of the proposed legislation with the committee.
In September, NFIB published a white paper titled "Direct Assault on Main Street: Looming Labor Threats That Could Decimate Small Businesses and Their Workforce," which examines bipartisan labor policy threats. Additionally, an NFIB survey identified finding qualified employees as a top concern for small businesses, ranking fifth among their issues, while unreasonable government regulations were ranked seventh.
The full letter from NFIB to the U.S. Senate Committee can be accessed here.
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