Category: Service Industry

Unions Go To The Movies: The Intersection Of Food Service And Experiential Retail

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Jul 9, 2024 | CWA, iatse, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Positive Workplace, Retail, Service Industry, Tech - Media, UAW, Union Organizing, Unions

We previously highlighted union activity at the intersection of retail and healthcare, where...

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

The Left Of Boom Show – Modern Labor Challenges With Jon Hyman

Posted by Michael VanDervort | Jun 15, 2024 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Courts, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Left of Boom Show, Legal, NLRB, Podcast, SCOTUS, SEIU, Service Industry, Starbucks, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions, Workers United

We welcome Jon Hyman, diving into hot labor topics starting with the Supreme Court’s decision involving challenges the NLRB faces with 10-j injunctions.

Coffee Klatch: Unionization Among Baristas Remains Volatile

Posted by Michael VanDervort | Jun 3, 2024 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Don't Be a Jerk, Independents, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, Positive Workplace, SEIU, Service Industry, Starbucks, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions, Workers United

Employers like Starbucks and Compass Coffee are responding differently to significant unionization efforts among baristas and other employees in the coffee and café industry.