Union officials: Nursing home in bankruptcy raided by federal agents while residents watched
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 23, 2018
Residents of a Connecticut nursing home that is already facing bankruptcy watched Tuesday as federal agents raided the facility’s administrative offices.
A pro-union move that will put ‘democracy’ to the test
By
John O'Connor
May 14, 2018
A newly proposed bill could give unions quite a boost. At your expense. Called the “Workplace Democracy Act,” don’t let the name fool you. From an operator’s perspective, there’s...
Unions may lose again
By
John O'Connor
Mar 08, 2018
In his most recent State of the State address, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo (D) said an upcoming Supreme Court ruling might be the end of public unions. As far as most nursing home operators are concerned,...
Supreme Court takes up case that could undercut unions’ ability to collect fees
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 27, 2018
The nation’s highest court Monday took on a case that could weaken public unions’ dues-collection efforts and ultimately limit their power.
The Supreme Court is about to deliver another blow to unions
By
John O'Connor
Feb 05, 2018
An upcoming Supreme Court ruling might be the end of public unions. As far as most nursing home operators are concerned, it’s too bad the same fate wouldn’t extend to non-public unions as well.
Ruling paves the way for ‘micro-unions’
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 01, 2013
Long-term care groups have expressed concern over a recent court ruling that could lead to the formation of “micro-unions” in nursing and assisted living facilities.
Deal cut by Senate Republicans likely to cause labor pains
By
John O'Connor
Jul 22, 2013
For many long-term care operators, labor relations might soon get even more challenging. And Senate Republicans are to blame, er, thank.
Aggressive union tactics against nursing homes hardly civil
By
John O'Connor
Dec 07, 2012
If unions have their way, nursing homes and other low-wage employers will soon be portrayed as being on the wrong side of the civil rights movement.
Supreme setback for union tactic designed to raise campaign funds
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 21, 2012
Unions must allow nonmembers to object to unexpected fee increases or special assessments all workers are required to pay in closed-shops, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Judge denies challenge to union ‘microwave rule’
By
McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2012
A federal district judge has dismissed legal challenges to a National Labor Relations Board final rule shortening the length of time between union elections.