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 26, 2026 | Frontline Supervisors, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, News, Union Organizing
Unions are building smarter organizing systems. Employers that fail to understand workforce sentiment are leaving themselves vulnerable to labor union organizing.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | May 22, 2026 | IAM, iatse, IBT, Labor Relations Ink, News, Sean O'Brien, Shawn Fain, Trending, UAW, Union Organizing, Unions
This week in labor news: The Teamsters clash with IATSE over Beast Games, the Pharmacy Guild-IAM loses an election, UAW chief Shawn Fain receives reform criticism, and the DOL’s Chavez-DeRemer investigation nears its conclusion.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | May 20, 2026 | Collective Bargaining, Healthcare, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, News, Union Organizing
Unions are targeting AI in healthcare with a familiar template. Contract language is already on the board. Here’s what employers need to know.
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