NLRB issues new rule regarding workers’ union representation decisions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 29, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board on Friday issued a final rule that it said restores and protects workers’ decisions regarding whether they want to be represented by a union in the workplace.
Supreme Court decisions could be costly in long run, with ‘ripple effect’ for businesses, attorneys...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 23, 2024
Recent Supreme Court decisions could pose long-term ripple effects for businesses.
Unions urge lawmakers to resist ‘latest weapon’ to overturn workforce measures
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 15, 2024
Led by the Service Employees International Union, National Nurses United and the AFL-CIO, dozens of labor unions last week issued a letter urging Congress to resist Republican efforts to use the Congressional...
Business briefs, June 25
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 25, 2024
Social Security updates occupations list used in disability evaluation process … Far right could ‘neuter’ unionization efforts, group says … Fitch Ratings upgrades Masonicare to A-; outlook stable...
Unionization may decrease staffing turnover in nursing homes: study
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 16, 2023
As nursing homes prepare for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed staffing mandate for nursing homes — 0.55 hours per resident day for registered nurses and 2.45 hours per resident...
Court case gives edge to employers over displays of union insignia
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 04, 2023
An employer may prohibit employees from wearing union insignias on their uniforms, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, in a reversal of a previous decision from the National Labor Relations...
LTC unions urge CDC to revise masking guidance for vaccinated individuals to protect workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 21, 2021
Unions representing registered nurses and others who work in long-term care are urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reconsider its May 13 guidance on mask-wearing and social distancing...
Court says public-sector unions can’t force employees to pay dues
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 12, 2023
A public-sector union may not deny a worker’s request to stop paying union dues, according to a recent ruling from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in New Jersey. To do so is a violation of the employee’s...
Court sets aside parts of NLRB union election rule
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 18, 2023
The US District Court of Appeals for Washington, DC, in a 2-1 split-decision ruling on Tuesday, rejected parts of a Trump-era National Labor Relations Board rule meant to slow the union election process.
NLRB rescinds some election rule provisions, delays implementation of others
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 15, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board has rescinded portions of a 2019 final rule related to union elections and delayed implementation of other provisions. The action complies with a recent decision of the...