Monthly Archives: January 2014

Has Organized Labor Set Its Sights On College Athletes?

With the full support of the United Steelworkers union, the National College Players Association (NCPA) filed a petition to “begin the process of being recognized as employees” with their regional National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) office this week on behalf … Continue reading

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Supreme Court To Hear Oral Arguments On Forced Unionization

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today on a case that could limit Big Labor’s ability to force workers into unionization.  Harris v. Quinn – which focuses on one Illinois woman earning “less than minimum wage caring for her disabled son”—has … Continue reading

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NLRB Back To Attacking America’s Largest Employer

It may be a new year, but for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), it’s the same old story.  The agency charged with mediating labor-employer disputes is back on the attack, filing an official complaint against Walmart for allegedly “retaliating … Continue reading

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Supremes On Verge of Nixing Obama “Recess” Appointments

After two consecutive presidential elections where Big Labor played a big role in his victories, it’s not surprising to watch President Obama work to pay back his political benefactors.  But, it’s not quite working out like he – or they … Continue reading

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Supremes “Skeptical” Of Obama Recess Appointments

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Noel Canning v. NLRB regarding the constitutionality of President Obama’s so-called recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board despite the fact that United States Senate was holding pro-forma sessions, convening … Continue reading

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NLRB Backs Off Overreaching Notice Rule

In a decisive victory for the business community, the National Association of Manufacturers announced that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) backed down on its attempt to require nearly all U.S. employers to post pro-union notices in the workplace. For … Continue reading

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Supreme Court To Weigh In On Controversial NLRB “Recess” Appointments

In January 2012, President Obama made several so-called recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), circumventing a traditional nomination process that includes the “advice and consent” of the Senate. In doing so, the President set a dangerous precedent … Continue reading

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