Labor RelationsBlog Posts
The Kennedy LegacyCaroline Kennedy spoke about her late uncle Ted to the AFL-CIO convention on September 14. Most appropriately, the late-Senator Edward M. Kennedy was recognized for his consistent support of Labor over his decades of service. According to Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Labor narrowly missed getting its greatest prize – EFCA – as a result of … Continue reading The Kennedy LegacySeptember 16, 2009 |
Specter Presents His Version of EFCA Bill at AFL-CIO ConventionThis article received contributions from all of the EFCA & Labor Law Reform Blog authors. U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) pulled the curtains off of his revised version of the Employee Free Choice Act during the September 15 session of the AFL-CIO convention. He announced that his version, which he claims will “be totally satisfactory … Continue reading Specter Presents His Version of EFCA Bill at AFL-CIO ConventionSeptember 15, 2009 |
AFL-CIO Convention in ProgressToday marks the first day of the AFL-CIO’s quadrennial convention in Pittsburgh. More than 1,000 delegates are expected to be in attendance. They will have their hands full with a packed agenda that includes electing new officers, setting priorities for the federation and debating health care reform, job safety, green jobs, immigration, and the economic crisis, … Continue reading AFL-CIO Convention in ProgressSeptember 14, 2009 |
The Kings of CoalThe Legal Services Corp., a congressionally chartered, taxpayer entity, is being subjected to a union organizing drive. Presented with a demand for recognition through a card check, the organization has declined insisting on the right to a secret ballot election. The exercise of this right – under the law – is drawing fire. Supporters of … Continue reading The Kings of CoalSeptember 10, 2009 |
Reflections about the new AFL-CIO PresidentA Washington Post article published on Labor Day casts some light onto the AFL-CIO’s next president Richard Trumka. Trumka comes from a long line of coal miners in Pennsylvania. After working in the mines himself, he attended college and then Villanova law school “in preparation for a career of union activism” where he was class … Continue reading Reflections about the new AFL-CIO PresidentSeptember 9, 2009 |
Who is Next for Leadership of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions – UPDATEAs we mentioned yesterday Senator Dodd had a key decision to make. He made it and is staying at banking. This means Senator Harkin, the primary negotiator for the so called EFCA compromise, is likely to chair the Senate committee responsible for the legislation. We will follow this situation closely and keep you updated.September 9, 2009 |
Who is Next for Leadership of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions?The death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D.-Mass.) on August 28 has left open the chairmanship of the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP Committee). The Committee has jurisdiction over legislation related to labor issues, including Employee Free Choice Act. The HELP chairman is responsible for moving legislation through the Committee and … Continue reading Who is Next for Leadership of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions?September 8, 2009 |
Jackson Lewis Submits Detailed Comments to Proposed Federal Contractor Posting RulesIn response to the United States Department of Labor’s request for public comments on its proposed rulemaking implementing President Barack Obama’s Executive Order No. 13496, Jackson Lewis LLP, on behalf of its clients and other employers, has provided the Department with detailed comments and suggestions for improvements to the proposed rule. The Executive Order, signed January … Continue reading Jackson Lewis Submits Detailed Comments to Proposed Federal Contractor Posting RulesSeptember 3, 2009 |
Craig Becker Nominated to the NLRBPresident Obama sent his nominations for the three empty seats on the NLRB to the Senate on July 9, 2009. One of the three, Craig Becker, is currently the Associate General Counsel for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Although Mr. Becker has much labor law experience, he has some extreme ideas for reforming labor … Continue reading Craig Becker Nominated to the NLRBSeptember 1, 2009 |
DOL Proposes Regulations for Obama’s Exec. Order Requiring Federal Contractors Provide Notice to their Employees about their Section 7 RightsThe U.S. Department of Labor on August 3rdproposed regulationsto help implement President Obama’s Executive Order 13496. Issued January 30, 2009, the Executive Order requires government contractors to post a lengthy official notice advising employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act to join or form labor unions, as well as to engage … Continue reading DOL Proposes Regulations for Obama’s Exec. Order Requiring Federal Contractors Provide Notice to their Employees about their Section 7 RightsSeptember 1, 2009 |