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At a recent Senate labor committee hearing, a striking Boeing employee raised concerns that the proposed Faster Deals Act could weaken unions’ influence if arbitration panels are allowed to impose contracts without a worker vote. The legislation is intended to streamline initial labor contract negotiations, but critics argue it may shift too much power from […]

A New Jersey roofing and siding manufacturer is pushing to keep a $28 million Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) lawsuit moving forward against a Teamsters local and its associated health insurance fund. The manufacturer contends that the union and fund’s efforts to dismiss the case are legally flawed and should be rejected. Background The

The Third Circuit’s recent decision to overturn a $3.5 million victory for a pipe fitters and plumbers union is facing renewed scrutiny. The union has asked the appellate court to reconsider its ruling, arguing that the panel’s decision conflicts with U.S. Supreme Court precedent concerning pension contributions and overtime pay. Background The case arose when

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may face delays in regaining full functionality after the Senate labor committee withheld a vote on a new nominee. The delay clouds the board’s ability to achieve a quorum and complicates efforts by Republicans to secure a three-member majority capable of revisiting long-standing precedents. Background The NLRB is a

Trustees for the International Association of Machinists (IAM) pension fund have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a recent appellate ruling in favor of the union in disputes over employer pension liabilities. The case centers on how employers calculate withdrawal payments when exiting multiemployer pension plans — a question with significant financial implications for

At a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on October 21, 2025, one of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) pledged that he would remain independent and resist any directive from the former president to rule in favor of companies such as Amazon or SpaceX in labor disputes with their workers. The

The Third Circuit recently overturned a $3.5 million judgment previously awarded to a local union representing pipe fitters and plumbers in a dispute with a commercial real estate company over pension contributions tied to overtime hours. The ruling underscores the importance of precise language in collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and highlights ongoing questions about how

The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) has dropped a lawsuit challenging an effort by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — set up by the Saule Omarova-led CFPB — that would have granted DOGE broad access to personnel and employment data at the agency. The move comes as the union recalibrates its strategy while continuing

A New Jersey state-court judge is now hearing arguments in a case that highlights a recurring tension between state-level discrimination claims and federally mandated labor law protections. The state of New Jersey brought a lawsuit against a local union alleging discriminatory job-referral practices. But the union—backed by broader doctrine under the National Labor Relations Act

The fight between Amazon and the labor-regulation apparatus has reached a new, possibly pivotal stage. On September 15, 2025, the appeals court for the Ninth Circuit heard arguments over whether a federal anti-injunction statute should block Amazon from stalling an ongoing NLRB enforcement proceeding — or whether the company can use constitutional arguments to force