The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that in 2012, U.S. labor unions saw their sharpest decline in membership ever. The unionization rate fell from 11.8 percent to 11.3 percent of all workers, the lowest level since the 1930s. Here is a link to the report.
Monthly Archives: January 2013
In the Absence of a Negotiated Grievance Procedure, Employers Must Bargain With Unions Over Significant Employee Discipline
Posted in Union Organizing and Collective BargainingThe NLRB recently ruled that an employer who is imposing “discretionary” and “material” discipline must consult with the union before doing so if that union has won a representation election but has not yet agreed to an initial contract. The NLRB described its ruling as the first in its “doctrinal context.” The issue was whether… Continue Reading
Dues Check-off Obligation No Longer Expires With Collective Bargaining
Posted in Union Organizing and Collective BargainingWKYC-TV, Gannet Co., Inc., 359 NLRB No. 30 (2012) Reversing 50 years of settled precedent, the NLRB recently ruled that a “dues check-off” provision in a union contract continues to require an employer to deduct union dues from employees’ paychecks even after the union contract expires. This ruling shows the Board’s continuing path of “pro-union”… Continue Reading
EEOC Continues Aggressive Look at Employer Leave Policies
Posted in Leaves of Absence/FMLA Law and PracticeThe EEOC recently announced two multi-million dollar settlements relating to the targeted employers leave of absence practices. In November, the EEOC announced a $4.5m settlement with Interstate Distributor Company, based on claims that the trucking company did not provide reasonable accommodation to scores of employees who were terminated upon exhausting available leave time. The EEOC… Continue Reading
EEOC Approves Strategic Plan, Focus Includes Equal Pay and Systemic Enforcement
Posted in Leaves of Absence/FMLA Law and PracticeThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has approved its strategic plan for fiscal years 2013 to 2016 to set the agency’s national enforcement priorities. The Plan identifies the following six national priorities: eliminating barriers in recruitment and hiring; protecting immigrant, migrant, and other vulnerable workers; addressing emerging and developing employment discrimination issues; enforcing equal pay… Continue Reading
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