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A federal appeals court has sided with Starbucks in a significant labor dispute, reversing a National Labor Relations Board decision that the company unlawfully terminated a worker for union support. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the NLRB’s finding that Starbucks violated federal labor law when it fired an employee who had been advocating

The Department of Labor has finalized changes to union financial disclosure requirements, including a new reporting form designed to provide greater detail regarding union finances. Supporters say the changes improve transparency, while critics warn they may increase administrative burdens. What the Rule Changes Federal law already requires unions to disclose financial information to members and

A Fifth Circuit judge pressed Starbucks during oral arguments in a labor dispute involving the company’s response to a union organizing campaign, asking pointed questions about the company’s overall view of unions. The exchange highlights the continuing legal fallout from Starbucks’ nationwide labor battles. More Than a Single Store Dispute The appeal stems from findings

The Amazon Labor Union is urging a federal judge to uphold New York’s effort to step in when the National Labor Relations Board is unable to fully perform its duties, arguing that traditional federal preemption principles no longer fit the agency’s current circumstances. The dispute could become a major test of how states respond when

A New Jersey judge has refused to dismiss a state discrimination lawsuit accusing an Ironworkers union local of systematically bypassing Black members for job referrals and work assignments. The ruling allows the state attorney general’s claims to move into the next phase of litigation. Federal Preemption Argument Rejected The union argued the claims should be

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a lawsuit accusing trustees and advisers of a Teamsters-affiliated retirement plan of allowing excessive fees and risky investments, leaving a Second Circuit ruling in place. The decision effectively ends the retiree’s effort to revive the proposed class action. The Allegations The lawsuit alleged that plan fiduciaries failed

The Eighth Circuit has affirmed that General Electric is not responsible for approximately $230 million in pension withdrawal liability claimed by a boilermaker and blacksmith pension fund, concluding the company qualified for a key exemption available to employers in the construction industry. The decision provides important guidance on one of the most heavily litigated areas

A Texas federal judge recently delivered one of the strongest judicial rebukes the National Labor Relations Board has faced in years, permanently blocking the agency from pursuing a labor case. While the ruling immediately drew attention from employers and labor attorneys, many observers believe it may ultimately prove more significant for its symbolism than its

A paving and road construction company is asking the Sixth Circuit to reconsider a recent ruling finding that it unlawfully locked out employees during a labor dispute, arguing the decision conflicts with another recent circuit ruling. The request highlights ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding employer lockouts during collective bargaining conflicts. The Company’s Argument The employer contends

A proposed settlement involving claims that Amazon jointly employs contracted delivery drivers is drawing comparisons to a controversial Obama-era labor dispute involving McDonald’s franchise workers. The similarity lies in the structure of the agreement: resolving the case without requiring the company to formally admit joint-employer status. Why Joint Employment Matters Joint-employer status determines whether a