Did you know that, according to recent statistics from the Economic Policy Institute, more than 16 million workers are represented by a union in the U.S.? As interest in unionization grows, more workers may consider the benefits and possibility of joining a union....
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Labor Law
Could gig workers be next to unionize?
Working for gig companies like DoorDash and Uber can give people a stream of income and the flexibility they may not get in more traditional jobs. However, there are limitations that come with these roles, such as being an independent contractor. Independent...
Stay safe in the sun: Common work injuries during the summer
Whether you work in construction, landscaping, hospitality or any other industry that exposes you to the elements of nature, it's crucial to be aware of the common work injuries that can occur during the summer months. Recognizing the dangers you face in a summer...
Changing nature of TV leads writers to strike
There is no question that technology changes how people do their jobs. Sometimes the change is for the better, but not always. When technological changes negatively impact the workplace, labor unions are even more crucial to ensuring that workers’ voices are heard. ...
Efforts to organize at Tesla facility underway
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that union membership in Michigan increased from 13.3 percent to 14 percent of the state's workforce last year. And it's not the only place where labor efforts are becoming more prevalent. Reports note that efforts to...
NLRB: More financial relief for workers illegally fired
Job loss takes an incredible toll on a person. It takes time to find a new job - especially when someone had no intention to leave their current role. During this time, individuals can incur sizable fees, penalties and costs they cannot cover without a paycheck....
Labor union approval rating highest in decades
Labor unions have been making headlines across the country lately, from stories about the narrowly-averted strike of union railroad workers to companies like Chipotle seeing increases in unionization efforts. The topic of unions is a complicated - and polarizing -...
What union-busting tactics do businesses use today?
Labor unions have been crucial to American workers for hundreds of years. Throughout that time, businesses have tried to stop or discourage workers from organizing using a variety of union-busting tactics. These efforts look different today than they did a generation...
‘Bargaining in good faith’ with union reps: What does this mean?
To improve working conditions and protect their economic status, workers engage in collective bargaining through their labor unions. Many rules govern this vital process, and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) requires employers to bargain in good faith. But what...
How are unions responding to vaccination mandates?
Recently announced vaccine mandates have received mixed responses from Michiganders. Some welcome the news, especially those eager to return to a life more reflective of pre-pandemic living. The announcement angered others who feel their jobs should not hinge on their...