Category: NLRB

The NLRB Takes On… Reality TV? And So The Second Trump Era Begins

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Dec 16, 2024 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, News, NLRB, Tech - Media, Union Organizing, Unionized Company

Last week, the NLRB took a stand on reality TV. Really.

Oh, Look—Another NLRB Shake-Up

Posted by Michael VanDervort | Dec 10, 2024 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Breaking, IBT, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, News, NLRB, Unionized Company, Unions

This time, it’s the end of the “contract coverage” standard—a precedent from the Trump era that allowed employers to change job requirements and working conditions without needing a union’s permission (as long as the contract language didn’t explicitly forbid it).

A Healthcare Checkup: Keep An Eye On Doctors Council SEIU

Posted by Kimberly Ricci | Dec 10, 2024 | Healthcare, Labor Relations Ink, Legal, News, NLRB, SEIU, Union Organizing, Unions

Doctors, on the other hand? They’re not as plentiful a source for union dues, but that could change.

What HR Needs To Know About The NLRB General Counsel’s Memo On Settlement Agreements

Posted by Michael VanDervort | Dec 4, 2024 | General Counsel, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, News, NLRB, White-Collar

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel’s recent memorandum GC 25-02 highlights critical changes in how settlement agreements are assessed. It emphasizes the need to protect public rights in addition to merely resolving private disputes.