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COVID-19 and the Union (as of April 1, 2020)

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Chris Hilgenfeld

The National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) imposes on employers the duty to bargain in good faith over mandatory subjects of bargaining such as wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. Generally speaking, even in emergency situations, such as this one, employers are required to bargain with the union over unilateral changes concerning mandatory subjects of bargaining, unless your collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise. Here are several questions that we have received. Q:        Are there any exceptions to the general … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Rules Employee First Amendment Rights Trump Public-Sector Union “Agency Fees”

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Erik Laiho

On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued one of the most anticipated decisions of the year, ruling that nonunion workers cannot be forced to pay fees to public-sector unions.  In the Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council (“AFSCME”) case, Illinois state employee Mark Janus challenged the $45 monthly fee he paid to the public-sector AFSCME union.  Janus was not a member of the AFSCME union.  However, public-sector employees who declined to join … Continue reading →

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