Friday Five: Decertification, Tech Unionizing, And Independent Contractors
A joint-employer reversal sparks another fight, paint workers oust the Boilermakers, UC tech workers unionize over AI, and considering the “deserving” argument.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | May 29, 2026 | Healthcare, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, News, Trending, UAW, Unions
A joint-employer reversal sparks another fight, paint workers oust the Boilermakers, UC tech workers unionize over AI, and considering the “deserving” argument.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | May 28, 2026 | Gig Economy, IAM, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, News, Sectoral Bargaining, SEIU, Trending, Union Organizing, Unions
Massachusetts certified the first rideshare union in the U.S., but very few drivers had any say. Here’s what sectoral bargaining means for gig workers.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | May 5, 2026 | Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, News, Sean O'Brien, Transportation, Trending, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Unionized Company
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is calling its UPS Driver Choice Program settlement a win, with Sean O’Brien emphasizing seniority. But as UPS drivers receive unexpected denials, the gap between the agreement and reality is raising new questions about management discretion and union credibility.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | May 1, 2026 | Cannabis, CWA, DOL, IBT, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, News, NLRB, Trending, UFCW, Union Organizing, Unions
Union signs get a style guide, Apple faces a ULP, cannabis gets some clarity, and Sean O’Brien probably didn’t need a $10 pamphlet.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Apr 15, 2026 | Culture, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Leadership, Left of Boom Show, Next 52 Weeks Series, Podcast, Podcast, Trending, Union Organizing
When people feel like they’re not being listened to, that’s what motivates them to join a union.
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