Every union organizing campaign promises increased wages. Regardless what employee currently make or that they sought out union representation to improve safety conditions at their workplace, every union organizer promises increased wages to offset union initiation fees and monthly dues. It’s. Just. That. Simple. What do unions do when data shows that they are not getting…

After a union files an unfair labor practice charge, the charge is investigated by the National Labor Relations Board. If the Board believes the company violated the National Labor Relations Act, the Board will seek a settlement before filing a complaint against the company. Those settlements are called “informal settlements” and must be posted for…

The Service International Employees’ Union made it a priority to organize healthcare workers in the Midwest while simultaneously investing resources in battleground states, like Ohio, for the 2018 midterm elections. By mobilizing voters to support pro-union politicians in 2018, the SEIU is hoping newly elected lawmakers will support its legislative goals. SEIU members and employees…

I’m watching college football while writing this blog post. College football fans know that football conferences have undergone changes over the past few years. For example, the Big Ten Conference now has 14 schools; the Big Twelve only has 10 schools; the Pac 10 recently became the Pac 12; and the Big East has schools…

A union sought to organize workers of a construction company. In response, the owner of the company told employees that electing a union would financially “crush” the company. This statement was unlawful because the owner offered no objective evidence that a union win would make it impossible for the company to survive. This case involves…

A construction company had a Section 8(a) collective bargaining agreement with the Carpenters union. Section 8(a) contracts are unique to the construction industry and allow employers to walk away from the contract when it expires. This particular contract was for three years and automatically renewed at the end of its term for another three years…