Under the National Labor Relations Act, companies are forbidden from using retaliation or coercion when they attempt to suppress unionization. It is illegal to terminate you, demote you, discipline you or penalize you in any way because you attempted to form, join or...
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Alabama Amazon unionization push garners nationwide attention
As the 5,800 workers at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse vote this month on whether to unionize, celebrities and politicians from around the country have weighed in. Over its 25-year history, Amazon has successfully prevented unionization at its U.S. facilities,...
Google employees form union to fight for better wages, conditions
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has been under pressure recently by employee groups. These activists have complained about a number of important employment and business issues, including workplace investigations, allegedly unethical business practices and alleged union busting...
What actions employers can’t take when employees seek to unionize
Earlier this month, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a complaint about activities by management at Google. The company, owned by Alphabet Inc., allegedly took actions to suppress and deter workers from unionizing. It also fired several employees in...
GUIDANCE ON GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-77
Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-77 on Thursday, May 7, 2020, updating the current stay at home" order by adding certain provisions for in-person work activities and adding certain Employee groups which can return to work. The Governor's EO 2020-70, issued...
The Office of Labor Management Standards issues out Advisory on Union Officer Elections and Public Disclosure Reporting in Areas Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Office of Labor Management Standards ("OLMS") has issued its Advisory on Union Officer Elections and Public Disclosure Reporting in Areas Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). OLMS generally does not have jurisdiction over a local or international union that has...
Congratulations Bruce A. Miller!
Miller Cohen PLC is proud of our founding partner Bruce A Miller on his selection as a recipient of the Miller Family Wayne Law Alumni Wall of Fame Award. The Wall of Fame Award is the highest award presented by Wayne State University Law School. It recognizes...
Redistricting Reform and the Labor Movement
As we approach Labor Day, it is with a recognition that working people have suffered at the hands of the Republican dominated state legislature. These Republican legislators have enacted "right to work" along with a long series of bills that limit rights to collective...
Seven Reasons to Support Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Law
Michigan's Prevailing Wage law provides a minimum rate for wages and fringe benefits for construction workers on projects that the State of Michigan funds or sponsors. Currently, non-union contractors are partnering with conservative politicians to repeal Michigan's...
“A lifetime of Dedicated Service to the Labor Movement”
We are proud to announce that our founding Partner Bruce A Miller was honored June 5th 2017 at the 7th Annual Labor Leader on Labor Form for "A lifetime of Dedicated Service to the Labor Movement" Mr. Miller has dedicated his career to "Justice for Working People" We...