unions
In lift to management, Labor department rejects 'persuader rule'
July 20, 2018The Department of Labor has officially revoked a rule that requires employers to report whenever they seek assistance from consultants or lawyers to dissuade employees from joining unions.
Union officials: Nursing home in bankruptcy raided by federal agents while residents watched
May 23, 2018Residents 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
May 14, 2018A 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 not much in the proposal that might even remotely be called democratic.
Supreme Court takes up case that could undercut unions' ability to collect fees
February 27, 2018The 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
February 05, 2018An 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'
October 01, 2013Long-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
July 22, 2013For 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
December 07, 2012If 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
June 21, 2012Unions 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'
May 01, 2012A federal district judge has dismissed legal challenges to a National Labor Relations Board final rule shortening the length of time between union elections.
NLRB issues final union elections rule
December 22, 2011The National Labor Relations Board has published a final rule, also known as the "microwave rule," that provider groups say will dramatically speed up the union election process.
Provider group praises anti-union legislation
October 13, 2011A leading assisted living advocacy group applauded legislation that would reverse two recent pro-union regulations issued by the National Labor Relations Board.
Paris Hilton, supermarket tabloids ... and the National Labor Relations Board
October 11, 2011As we predicted in "Labor Pains: Craig Becker's Troubling Prescription for Long-Term Care Facilities," in a January 2011 posting at mcknights.com, the National Labor Relations Board is continuing its pro-union agenda with the same determination as Paris Hilton chasing headlines in the supermarket tabloids.
Labor board postpones notice-posting deadline
October 11, 2011The National Labor Relations Board has delayed the implementation of one of its most controversial recent rulings from Nov. 14, 2011 to Jan. 31, 2012.
Provider group slams labor board rulings
September 02, 2011An assisted living group says that two recent National Labor Relations Board rulings will lead to higher costs for seniors and fragmented services.
Employer groups challenge NLRB proposals in hearings
July 20, 2011Employer groups showed up at National Labor Relations Board hearings on Monday and Tuesday to voice their concern over an NLRB proposal to streamline union elections.
NLRB proposes rules for faster unionization timelines
June 22, 2011The National Labor Relations Board proposed new rules Tuesday that would shorten the lag time between a union petitioning for an election and holding a secret-ballot vote.
Union avoidance - press the 'Easy' button
March 08, 2011Unions now represent less than 7% of the private industry workforce in the United States. It is imperative that unions take immediate action to rebuild their membership. That is exactly what unions are doing.
What we'll see in assisted living this year—a year to get stronger
February 01, 2011What will we see in the assisted living world this year? The following are my best guesses, given ongoing conversations with assisted living communities across the country and seeing firsthand how the economy has forced change in census and staffing.
National Labor Relations Board threatens to sue states over secret ballots
January 19, 2011The National Labor Relations Board is threatening to sue four states over constitutional amendments that guarantee workers can use secret ballots in union elections. States that have passed the amendments include Arizona, South Carolina, South Dakota and Utah, the Associated Press reported.
NLRB may require employers to post right-to-unionize notices
December 23, 2010The National Labor Relations Board is proposing requiring companies to put notices of employees' right to unionize on bulletin boards and maybe via e-mail.
Union members in Massachusetts may have ruined card-check bill's chance at passage, report says
January 29, 2010The Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that would make it easier for unions to organize, is essentially dead for now, and labor groups may have played a big part in killing it, a recent news article suggests.
