Labor Policy

As private-sector union membership has decreased to single digits, unions have vigorously pursued legislation and regulatory remedies to revive their political influence and bolster financial resources. NMHC strongly opposes regulatory and legislative actions that disproportionately favor unions above the interests of employees and businesses. Read our Issue Fact Sheet.

Latest Update: May 2, 2024

On April 23, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The final rule substantially increases the number of employees eligible for overtime pay.

Latest Update: May 31, 2023

Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) reintroduced the Housing Supply Expansion Act (S. 1682), which was previously introduced in 2022. NMHC worked closely with Sen. Thune’s office last year as they crafted the legislation to provide the perspective of the multifamily industry.

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More information on labor policy and unionization, in addition to the NMHC/NAA viewpoint.

Latest Update: March 25, 2024

On March 8, the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) joint employer rule. The judge in the case said the rule was too broad and violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

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Alex Eveland aeveland@nmhc.org

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