How’s this for irony? An employee of a union was recently fired for trying to unionize his co-workers. David Highnote worked for the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), an AFL-CIO affiliated union. Highnote wanted to organize the ATU’s professional staff, and begun a union campaign with the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild. Shortly after his efforts began, Highnote [...]
The National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) continues to overstep its authority as it attempts to alter the structure of union organizing around the country. Currently, the Board is considering whether or not to allow the creation of “micro-unions.” This means a union could organize a very small, job specific bargaining unit within a business. [...]
The Connecticut Legislature is considering a bill which would limit an employer’s right to speak to their employees about unions. The controversial bill would prohibit an employer from requiring employees to attend meetings where an employer talks about religious or political views. Union concerns would fall under the later category. Many argue this bill violates [...]
What would you think if you opened your front door and saw a man wearing a shirt saying “Inmate?” Would you hesitate to let him in your house? Even if you let him in, would you be wary of his motives? Recently, the National Labor Relations Board (“the Board”) ordered AT&T to let their technicians [...]
The spotlight around the country is on public sector unions and Wisconsin is the epicenter. For years, union power went unchecked, leading to high budgets to pay for public employees. Now the states are pushing back the only way they can. The end result is a dramatic change in the collective bargaining landscape for public [...]