Category: Courts

Is The NLRB Unconstitutional?

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Feb 22, 2024 | Courts, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, SCOTUS, SCOTUS, Starbucks, Trader Joe's

So far, 2024 appears to be the year that employers are pushing back against what they believe is essentially unchecked power of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

Sticky Fingers and Bad Actors: Union Misconduct in 2024

Posted by Michael VanDervort | Feb 20, 2024 | Corruption, Courts, DOL, IBT, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Union Leaders, Unions

It’s been more than a minute since we did any kind of an update about union corruption and misconduct by labor union officials, so let’s jump right in with a look at what has been going on in 2024.

Amazon’s Stance on Labor Law Reporting: Navigating Legal and Regulatory Changes

Posted by Michael VanDervort | Feb 7, 2024 | Courts, DOL, Federal, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal

In a significant legal move, Amazon has challenged the Department of Labor’s (DOL) interpretation of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), specifically regarding “persuader” reports.

The Workfront: High Stake Labor Law Showdowns

Posted by Michael VanDervort | Jan 25, 2024 | Courts, CWA, Independents, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, UAW, Union Organizing, Unions, Weekly Workfront

Yesterday, we delved into the increasingly contentious dynamic between federal agencies, like the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and their challengers in the legal arena. These aren’t the only challenges the NLRB and other agencies face; employers are actively using the legal system to push back on many fronts.