The National Labor Relations Act guarantees employees “the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing,...
Forget the lure; focus on the cure
By
John O'Connor
Oct 21, 2021
As the labor wars intensify, we’re seeing some interesting new twists.
When quitting time takes on a whole new meaning
By
John O'Connor
Oct 14, 2021
Few would argue that the three biggest challenges in senior living are labor, labor and labor. Sure, plenty of other problems are beating up on this sector right now. But most operators will tell you that...
For many in senior living, a gut-wrenching choice
By
John O'Connor
Aug 26, 2021
COVID-19’s renaissance is forcing many senior living operators to consider a move that could easily backfire.
Down and out in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Aug 19, 2021
We soon could find ourselves dealing with a whole new kind of lost generation. One that’s made up of the very workers your organization will presumably need to dig out.
Staffing challenges are easy to see, hard to fix
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2021
It’s not exactly a secret that the field could do a better job of luring good candidates and making sure they do their jobs well. So why isn’t that happening? In a word, economics.
Say it loud, say it proud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 02, 2021
Let’s celebrate those workplaces where a high level of vaccination has been achieved and those employees who have taken this step to protect themselves and those they serve.
Ignore these labor developments at your own risk
By
John O'Connor
Jun 18, 2020
Senior living operators would be well advised to heed two recent developments on the labor-relations front. One is a landmark ruling; the other is a sleeper settlement.
A good time to take stock — of you
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2020
We’re all sailing through unchartered waters, but realize that you’ll probably get through these awful challenges — and you might just emerge better for the experience.
Think unions are dead? Think again
By
John O'Connor
Feb 13, 2020
It’s no secret that labor unions in America are struggling to remain relevant. But that doesn’t mean efforts aren’t underway to reverse their downward spiral. Or that operators shouldn’t be paying...