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New Rule on Election Procedures will Speed Up Union Elections

The NLRB has, after much anticipation, issued its “ambush election” or “quickie election” final rule. A summary of the major...


Employers Must Allow Employees to Use Employer Owned and Operated Email Systems for Union Organizing

By Nelson Cary and Ashley Manfull

Since 2007, as a result of the NLRB’s Register Guard decision, an employer could lawfully limit...


UAW Gains Recognition at Volkswagen

It’s certainly unconventional for the U.S. labor movement, but the UAW scored a victory at VW in Chattanooga. VW has agreed to...


Senate Confirms New NLRB Member

Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Lauren McGarity McFerran (D) to take the place of Member Schiffer (D), whose term...


Some Guidance on Independent Contractors

I recently wrote about how the NLRB has made it easier to establish employee status and correspondingly more difficult to...


When is Talk About Unions Lawfully Prohibited by a No-Solicitation Policy?

Many employers maintain a policy prohibiting solicitation and distribution. Under long-standing law, these policies, if correctly...


Remedies for Unfair Labor Practices: The NLRB’s Equivalent of a “Red Card”

In soccer, as you MLS and Premier League fans know, a red card is issued for particularly egregious fouls. If you have ever...


President Obama Withdraws Nomination of Sharon Block

In an interesting move Wednesday, President Obama notified the U.S. Senate that he was withdrawing the nomination of Sharon Block...


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