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A year after a sweeping executive order targeting federal union contracts, litigation between unions and the Trump administration remains active, reflecting ongoing disputes over executive authority. The case illustrates the long lifecycle of major labor policy changes. Key Issues in the Dispute The litigation centers on whether national security justifications permit broad cancellation of collective […]

A New York federal court has dismissed claims that Amazon failed to pay workers for time spent undergoing security screenings, finding that such activities are not compensable under applicable labor law standards. The ruling aligns state and federal interpretations. The Legal Standard Courts generally exclude time spent on activities that are not integral to employees’

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to resume recognizing and working with unions after finding that the agency’s decision to sever those relationships likely violated the law. The ruling restores bargaining rights — at least temporarily. Basis for the Injunction The court found that unions demonstrated a likelihood of success and

President Donald Trump has appointed James Murphy as chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, marking a leadership change that could influence the agency’s priorities and direction. Leadership shifts often shape both policy and enforcement tone. Role of the Chairman The chairman controls agenda-setting, internal operations, and strategic direction, even though decisions require board majority

The National Labor Relations Board has rejected a union’s attempt to expand a bargaining unit of UPS workers to include additional job classifications, leaving intact a narrower unit definition. The decision underscores the board’s careful approach to unit composition. The Unit Scope Debate Determining which employees belong in a bargaining unit is central to labor

A federal jury is hearing claims that Cognizant terminated an employee after he raised concerns about hiring practices that allegedly favored certain foreign workers, placing workplace diversity policies and immigration-related hiring under scrutiny. The case reflects increasing tension around global workforce strategies and domestic employment protections. The Allegations The plaintiff claims he was fired after

Washington has joined a growing group of states attempting to step into the National Labor Relations Board’s role when the federal agency is unable to act. But despite some structural differences from earlier efforts, legal experts expect the law to face significant preemption challenges. The core issue remains unchanged: whether states can regulate private-sector labor

The Teamsters are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to intervene in a proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that approval should be conditioned on protections for workers. The move reflects a broader effort by organized labor to cement a role in antitrust enforcement. What was once primarily an economic and competition-focused

The Eighth Circuit has partially reversed a National Labor Relations Board decision involving a Missouri hospital’s withdrawal of recognition from a Service Employees International Union affiliate, narrowing the board’s authority in cases involving post-decertification conduct. The ruling highlights ongoing judicial scrutiny of how the NLRB handles union recognition and employee choice. The Core Dispute The

Several years after headline-grabbing organizing wins at major companies, many newly unionized workers are still struggling to secure their first collective bargaining agreements. What was once a wave of momentum following the pandemic has, in many cases, slowed into prolonged and difficult negotiations. The growing gap between union certification and contract execution is emerging as