In September, members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) held a rally to bring attention to alleged bullying in the workplace. The union claims that “many of its members face bullying, harassment and discrimination due to their union membership within their workplaces.” “We are sending a message that
Legislative staffers in Massachusetts are pushing for unionization for a second time. Last summer, Senate President Karen Spilka refused to recognize the staffers’ unionization attempt. Now, staffers are attempting a legislative change that would permit unionization. State law currently allows executive and judicial branch employees to unionize but excludes legislative
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is made up of 14 different bargaining units, almost all of which have contracts up for negotiation in 2023 or early 2024. The number of paid riders using SEPTA has decreased in recent years, and the authority anticipates a deficit of $240 million dollars
Last week, California lawmakers passed legislation that will allow their staff to join a labor union. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill into law. “Legislative staff aren’t looking for special treatment—they are looking for the same dignity and respect afforded to all represented workers,” said Democratic Assemblymember Tina
Last week, New York City reached an agreement with the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA), the union representing Staten Island Ferry workers, to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement. The contract is the first since 2010 and is retroactive to November 2010. Unfortunately, the Staten Island Ferry workers’ experience is
Labor unions in Florida have struggled to meet provisions of the state’s new public sector union laws that went into effect on July 1. Senate Bill 256, which was signed by the governor in May, prohibits direct payroll deductions for union dues and requires a union recertification election if membership
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) expects a busy end to the month as one board member’s term comes to an end. Board Member Gwynne Wilcox’s term expires on August 27 after Senate lawmakers declined to renominate her. Media reports highlighted that the NLRB has traditionally “pushed out some of
