Retired union members will get a discount at these senior living communities
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 30, 2024
Under an uncommon program designed to meet the needs of the aging labor union population, a Michigan-based senior living provider now is offering a new discount for union members who rent units in their...
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...
Supreme Court ruling a victory for employers not supportive of worker unionization efforts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
A Supreme Court ruling on Thursday marked a victory for petitioner Starbucks, and it also was a victory for employers that don’t support worker efforts to unionize.
Coalition backs House labor bill to prohibit federal funding for joint employer rule, electronic union...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 12, 2024
A coalition of senior living groups and other business organizations is urging support in the House of Representatives for the labor appropriations bill, which they say includes “critical” policy riders...
Business briefs, June 25
By
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
By
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
By
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...
Court says public-sector unions can’t force employees to pay dues
By
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...