Union officials offered some insight on the proposed changes. “The proposed NLRB rule reinforces our statement that the process is unbalanced,” said Pat Purcell, a Local 1500 spokesman. “The rule change would eliminate excessive delays in the vote, delays which allow companies to further their anti-union propaganda in the stores to their employees. This rule change is a step in the right direction toward giving more workers respect, a voice on the job and rebalancing our economy.”

Purcell said he is confident that Target’s actions will result in a new election. NLRB officials said it will take some time to examine all the charges.