Category: Education

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.

The Truth Hurts: Union Embarrassments And A Strike Grab Bag

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Aug 12, 2024 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Education, IBT, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Logistics, Manufacturing, News, Sean O'Brien, Shawn Fain, Strikes, Tech - Media, Transportation, Trending, UAW, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions

A news roundup of labor activity around the country for this week.

Who Are The ‘Union Curious’? The Plight Of Gen Z As A Big Labor Target

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Aug 8, 2024 | Cannabis, Education, Gig Economy, Healthcare, Hospitality, Independents, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, News, Nonprofit, Retail, SBWU, Service Industry, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Union Research, Unions

Big Labor is also looking to grow its waning numbers by appealing to younger workers, who are often unfamiliar with living under a union constitution.

An Organizing Grab-Bag: The Uptick In Petitions By Industry

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Jun 24, 2024 | April Verrett, Education, Gwen Mills, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Retail, Service Industry, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, White-Collar

Foodservice has led the way lately regarding the sheer number of petitions for union elections filed, but frankly, most industries have seen an increase