Topic
Unionism
371 published works
Health Law Prof Blog
Combating Inequality: The Between- and Within-Group Effects of Unionization on Earnings for People with Different Disabilities
David Pettinicchio (University of Toronto), Michelle Maroto (University of Alberta), Combating Inequality: The Between- and Within-Group Effects of Unionization on Earnings for People with Different Disabilities, The Sociological Quarterly (2020):This…
Vorys on Labor
Unionization in Unusual Places: Political Campaigns
By Nelson Cary, Amanda Kuehner
If you think unions only organize manufacturing plants and construction sites, think again. With the 2020 election year in full swing, unions continue to form among Democratic political campaign staffers. …
Management Memo
<em>Shhh –</em> CARES Act Hush Money Loans Require Desperate Employers Not to Oppose Unionization
By Adam C. Abrahms, Steven M. Swirsky, Christina C. Rentz, Brock Olson
In the chaos of a global health pandemic and what some economists are calling the Great Suppression, Americans have shown amazing solidarity in the battle against the coronavirus (“COVID-19”). Nationwide,…
Vorys on Labor
Recent NLRB Decision Reminds Employers to Tread Lightly When Employees Begin Unionization Discussions
By Nelson Cary, Amanda Kuehner
On Tuesday last week, the NLRB ordered a New York local business owner to reopen his doors and rehire the workers he terminated after he shut down his truck repair…
Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog
Chicago University Loses Fight Over Employee Unionization
By Peter S. Lubin, Patrick Austermuehle
After a group of students who were part-time library employees of the University of Chicago attempted to unionize, the University fought the organization attempt. The students won before the National…
Cannabis & the Law
UFCW is Organizing Cannabis Workers: Labor and Operators Each Have Aces Up Their Sleeve
The Boston Globe has a well-reported story out this morning on the United Food and Commercial Workers’ unionization campaign at iAnthus-owned Mayflower Medicinals’ grow facility in Massachusetts. It’s no secret…
Workforce Bulletin
Technology Industry Sees First Large-Scale Union – <em>Employment Law This Week</em> Video
A Trending News interview with our colleague Michael Ferrell of Epstein Becker Green, as featured in #WorkforceWednesday. As Mike discusses, Kickstarter employees voted to unionize last week. This is the first big…
Labor Days
Partner Matt Luzadder Quoted in Bloomberg Law Article on Unionized Cannabis Workers
By Kelley Drye
Partner Matt Luzadder was quoted in Bloomberg Law’s February 18, 2020, article, “Unions Elbow Into Pot Industry With State-Backed ‘Peace’ Deals.” The cannabis industry is estimated to grow to $30…
Cannabis Law Update
Workers at Illinois-based Cannabis Company Unionize
Last week, workers at Cresco Labs, one of Illinois’ largest cannabis companies, voted to join the Local 881 chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The vote, conducted…
Labor Days
Workers at Illinois-based Cannabis Company Unionize
Last week, workers at Cresco Labs, one of Illinois’ largest cannabis companies, voted to join the Local 881 chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The vote, conducted…