Author: Kimberly Ricci

Strike Watch: It Wouldn’t Be Labor Day Without Union Shenanigans

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Sep 3, 2024 | Bargaining/Negotiations, CWA, IAM, IBT, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, News, Sean O'Brien, Shawn Fain, Strikes, UAW, Union Leaders, Unionized Company, Unions, UNITE-HERE

Several unions marked this Labor Day by either launching or continuing strikes in numerous industries, so let’s spin through the lineup of work stoppages

When Education Unions Don’t Practice What They Teach

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Aug 28, 2024 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Education, Federal, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, News, NLRB, Shawn Fain, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions

It’s been a while since we examined labor relations in higher education. Here’s a summary.

Latest Teamsters Turmoil: Retail, Railways, And A Rattled Sean O’Brien

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Aug 27, 2024 | Bargaining/Negotiations, IBT, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Logistics, News, Retail, Sean O'Brien, Shawn Fain, Strikes, Transportation, Trending, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions

The Teamsters and Sean O’Brien have been active lately, sometimes resulting in turmoil.

Leadership in Transition: New CEOs Respond to Pressing Issues

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Aug 21, 2024 | Aerospace, Culture, Healthcare, IAM, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Manufacturing, News, SBWU, Service Industry, Shawn Fain, Starbucks, Trending, UAW, Union Leaders, Unions, White-Collar

Leadership changes can cause trepidation among workers, but these transitions provide opportunities for successors to transform operations, address company culture, and foster extraordinary workplaces.