Tracking Attacks on the NLRB As companies increasingly attack the NLRB's constitutionality, OnLabor's John Fry will begin writing a new series titled "Tracking Attacks on the NLRB" to cover the arguments and implications of these challenges to the Board's structure.
February 16, 2024 News & Commentary In today’s news and commentary: Actors Equity aims to unionize Disneyland performers; the Cornell ILR school releases its 2023 Labor Action Tracker; SpaceX’s lawsuit against the NLRB to be transferred to California; Washington State House approves a bill to allow unemployment benefits for striking workers; Uber and Lyft drivers strike on Valentine’s Day.
February 4, 2024 News & Commentary Ridehail drivers and union leaders sue to block Massachusetts ballot initiative that would define ridehail drivers as independent contractors; the Washington Post analyzes 2023 data on child labor; and the NLRB accuses the Washington Post of violating labor law by refusing to bargain with its employees’ union over return to office.
Understanding the Latest Constitutional Attacks on the NLRB John Fry on the motivation and strategy behind employers' challenge to the structure of the NLRB.
January 7, 2024 News & Commentary Nurses accuse healthcare provider of violating NLRA for its use of training repayment agreements; Starbucks faces mounting pressure for its anti-union actions; New York’s governor proposes paid prenatal leave; and the NLRB finds that Google illegally refused to bargain with contractors.
The NLRB In a Post-Chevron World Jason Vazquez on what the elimination of the Chevron doctrine may (and may not) mean for the NLRB.
General Counsel Memo Offers Guidance on Cemex Bargaining Orders John Fry explains the GC's new guidance on applying the Board's Cemex decision.
October 15, 2023 News & Commentary California’s healthcare workers will have a $25 minimum wage; Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard nears completion and could lead to unionization; a report highlights recent organizing efforts at abortion services providers; and NLRB releases data on the past year’s ULP charges and election petitions.
The Third Circuit Reminds Us Why Courts Should Defer to Agencies Andrew Strom on the Third Circuit's recent ruling in PG Publishing v NLRB
October 9, 2023 News & Commentary Newsom vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill; NLRB judge finds Howard Schultz violated labor law; DOL investigating Tyson and Perdue for child labor violations.