Union membership for pot shop workers?
March 28, 2012 by Lee James
If medical marijuana workers went on strike, would they protest in a “No Pick It Line”?
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March 28, 2012 by Lee James
Obama packs NLRB with recess appointments
January 16, 2012 by James Russo
Amid controversy and without Senate confirmation, President Obama named three pro-labor appointees to the National Labor Relations Board. Is the move legal?
Union ‘poster’ notice gets delayed
January 5, 2012 by James Russo
Amid controversy and court fights, the National Labor Relations Board agreed to delay implementation of a rule requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their union rights.
NLRB adopts new unionization rules
December 30, 2011 by James Russo
Beating an end-of-year deadline and the possible revamping of the board, the National Labor Relations Board made major labor-friendly changes to how union elections will be conducted.
NLRB and courts rule on ‘prison’ outfits for employees
November 15, 2011 by James Russo
In a recent case, an employer attempted to discipline employees who wore mock prison outfits as part of a protest over employment practices. The employees took their case to the National Labor Relations Board and the courts.
Lawsuits pour in contesting NLRB poster ruling
November 7, 2011 by James Russo
The National Labor Relations Board already has delayed its order for employers to post union-rights notices. Now, the board is facing three big lawsuits over the order. What happens next?
New ‘bargaining unit’ rule tips the scales in unions’ favor
October 12, 2011 by James Russo
Going almost unnoticed, a recent National Labor Relations Board ruling has implications for employers of just about all sizes and types.
What? NLRB overrules employee vote to boot union
September 28, 2011 by James Russo
How is it possible that the majority of a company’s employees can vote against union representation but the company still has to accept the union? The answer lies in a few statements made by an angry manager.
Industry group sues NLRB over union poster rule
September 19, 2011 by James Russo
The rule requiring employers to post notices of employees’ rights to unionize is scheduled to go into effect Nov. 14. That won’t happen if an industry group has its way.
NLRB: You must post right-to-unionize notices
September 2, 2011 by James Russo
Get ready. In November you’ll have to post workplaces notices informing employees of their right to unionize.
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