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Wilson Comments On Likely Rise In Union Organizing In 2024
by Michael VanDervort | Dec 1, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Labor Relations Ink, Media, Strikes, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company
Our own Phil Wilson commented in an article for The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) about the recent deals between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, predicting that the successful contracts will lead to increased union organizing efforts in 2024.
Decoding UAW’s Unionization Push: A Strategy Analysis and Employer Guide
by Michael VanDervort | Nov 30, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions
In an aggressive move, the United Auto Workers (UAW) has launched a campaign targeting 13 non-union car manufacturers, including major players like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Volkswagen, Mazda, Rivian, Lucid, and Volvo.
Uncle Sam’s Nudge: Balancing Unionization and Business Autonomy
by Michael VanDervort | Nov 30, 2023 | CWA, Federal, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, Politics, Union Organizing, Unions, Weekly Workfront
In the dynamic landscape of U.S. labor and business relations, a subtle yet significant trend is emerging, shaped by the government’s financial strategies. In some situations, Uncle Sam uses its fiscal process to nudge businesses toward a more union-friendly approach.

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by Michael VanDervort | Nov 30, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions
In an aggressive move, the United Auto Workers (UAW) has launched a campaign targeting 13 non-union car manufacturers, including major players like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Volkswagen, Mazda, Rivian, Lucid, and Volvo.
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The Trucking Industry Takes A Turn: Joint Employers And Autonomous Vehicles, Oh My
by Kimberly Ricci | Nov 2, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, Politics, States, Transportation, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Unions
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Decoding UAW’s Unionization Push: A Strategy Analysis and Employer Guide
by Michael VanDervort | Nov 30, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions
In an aggressive move, the United Auto Workers (UAW) has launched a campaign targeting 13 non-union car manufacturers, including major players like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Volkswagen, Mazda, Rivian, Lucid, and Volvo.
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The Trucking Industry Takes A Turn: Joint Employers And Autonomous Vehicles, Oh My
by Kimberly Ricci | Nov 2, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, Politics, States, Transportation, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Unions
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The Friday Workfront: Developing Labor Trends
by Michael VanDervort | Nov 17, 2023 | AFL-CIO, Hospitality, IBT, Independents, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Manufacturing, Retail, SEIU, Service Industry, Tech - Media, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions, UNITE-HERE
As more traditional labor unions like the Teamsters and the UAW have been dominating headlines in 2023, the once trendy labor organizations known as worker centers have taken a bit of a back seat, but that may be changing.
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Union’s First Contracts: More Twists Than A Season Of ‘Stranger Things’
by Michael VanDervort | Nov 14, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Hospitality, IBT, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, NLRB, Retail, SEIU, Service Industry, Tech - Media, Trader Joe's, Trader Joe's United, Trader Joe's United, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions, White-Collar
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OpenAI Employees Issue Mass Resignation Threat to Board of Directors
by Michael VanDervort | Nov 20, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Breaking, ChatGPT, Don't Be a Jerk, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Positive Workplace, Tech - Media, White-Collar
505 of 700 employees at OpenAI (CtatGPT) have sent a letter to the Board of Directors telling them to resign, or they will resign en masse. No unions are involved, but that is a level of concerted activity on massive steroids right there!
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Union’s First Contracts: More Twists Than A Season Of ‘Stranger Things’
by Michael VanDervort | Nov 14, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Hospitality, IBT, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, NLRB, Retail, SEIU, Service Industry, Tech - Media, Trader Joe's, Trader Joe's United, Trader Joe's United, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions, White-Collar
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The Great Return-To-Office Experiment: Why Are Some Workplaces More Up To This Task Than Others?
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One Fair Minimum Wage? Workers Should Be Wary Of What Unions Wish For
by Kimberly Ricci | Aug 21, 2023 | Gig Economy, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Legal, Local, SEIU, Service Industry, States, Unions
Union support efforts to drive up the minimum wage at the expense of worker wages.
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Biden’s New Deal: Government Stacked For Unions
by Michael VanDervort | Jul 18, 2023 | AFL-CIO, Gig Economy, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Legal, Politics, Pro Act, Union Organizing, Unions
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Biden’s Labor Nominee Can’t Muster Up A Home Run
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Counterproductive ‘Progress’ For The Gig Economy
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A Wild Assortment Of Higher Education Unions
by Kimberly Ricci | Apr 20, 2023 | Education, Strikes, Union Organizing, Unions
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Higher Ed Unions Hit Significant Roadblocks
by Kimberly Ricci | Mar 22, 2023 | Education, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Strikes, UAW, Union Organizing
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Muscle Memory And The UAW’s ‘Travesty Of Democracy’
by Kimberly Ricci | Feb 16, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Corruption, Education, IBT, SEIU, Strikes, UAW, Union Organizing
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Unions Throw The Book At Higher Ed With Mixed Results
by Kimberly Ricci | Jan 26, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Education, Strikes, UAW, Unions
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Rulemaking Whiplash: Will The NLRB’s New Joint Employer Standard Withstand Legal Challenges?
by Kimberly Ricci | Nov 27, 2023 | Courts, DOL, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, SEIU, Union Organizing, Unions
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by Michael VanDervort | Nov 30, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions
In an aggressive move, the United Auto Workers (UAW) has launched a campaign targeting 13 non-union car manufacturers, including major players like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Volkswagen, Mazda, Rivian, Lucid, and Volvo.
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The Trucking Industry Takes A Turn: Joint Employers And Autonomous Vehicles, Oh My
by Kimberly Ricci | Nov 2, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, Politics, States, Transportation, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Unions
Risky Business: Cannabis, Cemex, And An Industry As Testing Ground
by Kimberly Ricci | Nov 29, 2023 | Cannabis, Cemex Decision, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, Politics, UFCW, Union Organizing, Unions
Unions have been puffing away at organizing cannabis growers and producers as well as dispensaries.
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Pouring Salt(s) Into The Unionized Wound
by Kimberly Ricci | Jun 22, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Industry, Manufacturing, UAW, UFCW, Union Organizing, Unions
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The Friday Workfront: Developing Labor Trends
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Manufacturing Sees Conflict Aplenty
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by Michael VanDervort | Oct 26, 2023 | Breaking, Labor Relations Ink, Legal, News, NLRB
Today, the Board issued its Final Rule addressing the Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status under the National Labor Relations Act.
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Strategic Turmoil: Leaked Messages Reveal UAW’s Tactics Against Big 3 Automakers
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Biden’s New Deal: Government Stacked For Unions
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There are serious mismanagement issues at the NLRB and it’s hurting the agency’s ability to perform its mission faithfully.
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The UAW Fumbles An Important Test With Workers
by Kimberly Ricci | Jun 22, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Corruption, Strikes, UAW
Wilson Comments On Likely Rise In Union Organizing In 2024
by Michael VanDervort | Dec 1, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Labor Relations Ink, Media, Strikes, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company
Our own Phil Wilson commented in an article for The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) about the recent deals between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, predicting that the successful contracts will lead to increased union organizing efforts in 2024.
Decoding UAW’s Unionization Push: A Strategy Analysis and Employer Guide
by Michael VanDervort | Nov 30, 2023 | Auto Manufacturing, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions
In an aggressive move, the United Auto Workers (UAW) has launched a campaign targeting 13 non-union car manufacturers, including major players like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Volkswagen, Mazda, Rivian, Lucid, and Volvo.
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Union’s First Contracts: More Twists Than A Season Of ‘Stranger Things’
by Michael VanDervort | Nov 14, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Hospitality, IBT, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, NLRB, Retail, SEIU, Service Industry, Tech - Media, Trader Joe's, Trader Joe's United, Trader Joe's United, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions, White-Collar
Wilson Comments On Likely Rise In Union Organizing In 2024
by Michael VanDervort | Dec 1, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Labor Relations Ink, Media, Strikes, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company
Our own Phil Wilson commented in an article for The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) about the recent deals between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, predicting that the successful contracts will lead to increased union organizing efforts in 2024.
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