1. Labor Pains: The challenges ahead Lynne D. Schmidt Vice President Government and Community Affairs PPG Industries, Inc.

2. Just the facts More union members in public sector (government) than private sector For manufacturing, union membership decreased from 11.4% in 2008 to 10.9% in 2009 Labor claims to have spent $400 million in 2008 political cycle If EFCA passes, $1.7 billion in potential political expenditures over 10 years

3. Labor law reform – EFCA update (Employee Free Choice Act) EFCA (S. 560/H.R. 1409) eliminates secret ballot elections and imposes mandatory binding arbitration Legislation is currently chilled Rumors of a “compromise” bill with “quickie” elections, union access to employer property and mandatory binding arbitration

4. Labor agenda: If not by legislation, then by regulation, rule making or executive order Proposed OSHA rulemaking musculoskeletal disorder recordkeeping – path to ergonomics regulation Executive order 13496 – Federal contractors required to post notices advising employees of their labor rights Employers increased reporting on use of labor consultants

5. Much of EFCA by the NLRB? NLRB likely to topple to pro-labor – recess appointment of Craig Becker Implement “quickie” elections Increase use of mail ballots Curb employer options during campaigns and elections