We’ve already seen how unions are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to organize workers here in the US, so it’s no surprise that the same is true in Canada. SEIU Local 2 launched a campaign to organize essential workers...
Read MoreThe NLRB finalized amendments to new election rules, to include a new blocking charge policy, an update to voluntary recognition rules, and a “proof” requirement for Section 9(a) recognition in the construction industry. The...
Read MoreA new law creates a federal paid sick leave policy designed to provide help to employees affected by the pandemic. Qualified employees include those who: have COVID-19; are in quarantine; are caring for a family member affected...
Read MoreWho does Big Labor want for a candidate? The current approximate tally stands at 26 union endorsements for Bernie Sanders against 11 for Joe Biden. Biden currently holds the majority of delegates, and folks are beginning to...
Read MoreJanus Ruling Effects Political Spending Within the first year of Janus, 33 percent of Oregon’s state employees and over 40 percent of home care workers represented by SEIU 503 have chosen to opt out of dues deduction. In effect,...
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