The Weekly Workfront: Labor Relations Whirlpool
Alright, to end the week, let’s dive into the swirling whirlpool of labor relations and unionization that’s making waves in some big-name companies
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Jan 5, 2024 | Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, NLRB, Retail, Service Industry, Uncategorized, Union Organizing, Weekly Workfront
Alright, to end the week, let’s dive into the swirling whirlpool of labor relations and unionization that’s making waves in some big-name companies
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Jan 4, 2024 | Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, Union Organizing
Employers everywhere are currently easing into 2024 and preparing for labor-related challenges to come. Those include a lack of clarity regarding logos – belonging to companies, unions, and social causes – which can lead to uncomfortable situations involving highly politicized topics.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Jan 3, 2024 | Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, Union Organizing
While we were all enjoying some well-deserved downtime, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was busy shaking things up with some game-changing updates to the representation election process, which kicked in right after Santa’s visit on December 26, 2023.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Dec 20, 2023 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Federal, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, NLRB, Positive Workplace, SEIU, Service Industry, Union Organizing, Unionized Company, Unions
This month, Starbucks requested to reopen contract negotiations with Workers United after a 6-month impasse. The company further expressed intent to reach contracts with all unionized stores in 2024.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Dec 15, 2023 | Cannabis, Cemex Decision, IBT, Industry, Legal, NLRB, Politics, Strikes, UFCW, Union Organizing, Unions
The cannabis industry has become a testing ground for union organizing under Cemex, putting more union-applied pressure on an already appealing target.
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