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Union Elections by Mail — Mail-Ballot Solicitation
In a very recent case, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) confronted the issue of whether a party engages in objectionable conduct if, during a union election campaign, it engages in mail-ballot solicitation. The case is of interest to employers … Continue reading
The PRO Act’s Potential Effect on Employers
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. With the PRO Act, House and Senate Democrats seek to amend the National Labor Relations Act. Here, we outline a few key … Continue reading
Employers May Discontinue Checkoff of Union Dues at Expiration of Union Contract
In a December 16, 2019 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) held that employers’ statutory obligation to checkoff union dues pursuant to their union contracts ends when said contracts expire. Overruling relatively recent precedent, the Board based its decision on … Continue reading
The Labor Board Gives Unionized Employers More Flexibility Managing Their Workforce
It is well established that, in general, employers, whose employees are represented by a union, commit unfair labor practices by making any material, substantial and significant change regarding most terms and conditions of employment affecting the unionized employees, without first … Continue reading
Intermittent Strikes Are Not Protected
A decision issued last week by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) should be noted by employers facing employee general demands for changes in terms and conditions of employment. The NLRB reaffirmed established law that a series of … Continue reading
Employers May Prohibit Non-Employees From Organizing On The Employers’ Property
On Friday, June 14, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) issued a decision of significance to employers. In particular, the NLRB decision affects employers, such as hospitals and hotels, that have areas of their property open to … Continue reading
The April 2019 Snell & Wilmer “Under Construction” Newsletter Out
The spring edition of Snell & Wilmer’s Under Construction newsletter has been published. See here. The Labor and Employment team contributed to this issue. Walker Crowson provides a useful overview of New Mexico’s construction law. While Jerry Morales addresses picketing threats which … Continue reading
Posted in New Mexico, NLRA, NLRB, Unions
| Tagged Construction Law, Construction Projects, Picketing, Under Construction
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Union Dues Checkoff: Update from NLRB
A recent Memorandum issued by the General Counsel (GC) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) (GC 19-04, February 22, 2019), discusses issues of importance to all employers and in particular to employers that have union contracts that provide for … Continue reading
Posted in NLRA, NLRB, Pay, Unions
| Tagged Checkoff, Checkoff Authorization, Dues Deduction, GC 19-04, Memo, Memorandum, Region 28, Union Dues
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