I understand the perceived benefits of a card check and 65% threshold. As a result of this process we will continue to see stories about the abuse of process. To me the benefits you identify of not holding the vote do not outweigh the lack of agency in the Card process.
When you say "only applies to the construction industry" you essentially are saying only applies where Unions are a significant portion of the industry. If the legislation doesn't work in the construction industry it doesn't work. It is also probably a negative for union members trying to get non union jobs as small employers would be less likely to expose themselves to this risk by hiring people with union shop work history.
If Union membership is 65% in a company that isn't unionized it should be very simple to get the cards signed. That isn't a burdensome requirement to ensure that the employees are well represented.
This case is even more sketchy because the spouse of the owners father unionized the shop on them so it appears there is some issues outside of the court documents that is occurring
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