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A significant portion of a union’s power comes through collective bargaining. Used effectively, collective bargaining should help employees earn higher wages, receive decent benefits, and improve workplace safety. Workers are not the only ones who can benefit from a...

Labor unions are typically governed by federal law, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which covers most unionized employees, the Railway Labor Act (RLA), which applies to the transportation industries (railroad, air, etc.), the Labor Management...

Labor law is important to understand but may be confusing to some. For that reason, workers should be familiar with common terms associated with labor law and understand what labor law is. Labor law basics Some important labor law terms to be familiar with include:...

New York City teachers are trusted to nurture and educate young people and help shape their future. Working for a municipality has many positives and one is the security that accompanies what is supposed to be guaranteed pay and benefits. However, there are instances...

Any dispute between employers and workers in New York can be complicated. If the workers have a collectively bargained agreement and claim that the employer is failing to live up to its responsibilities, it can lead to a dispute. If there are negotiations on a new...

Traditionally, in certain workplaces that contain unions, all new hires must join the union as a condition of employment. This is so all workers who get protection from the union contribute to the union’s financial well-being. However, this is not the case in all...

Negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with an employer is one of the most important functions of a union. However, if the employer decides to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the union may have cause for concern. Under some circumstances, a company may use a...

As a union negotiates a bargain, you may wonder what tactics help facilitate effective discussions and agreements. Learning what constitutes a good faith effort can be a helpful tool when navigating labor laws. Directness According to the National Labor Relations...

Uber and Lyft drivers claim that the State of New York is helping their employers “cheat the system” by denying them the unemployment insurance benefits they say are their entitlement. Gothamist.com reports that the New York Taxi Workers Alliance filed suit last month...

New York residents like you should know about the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also called the FLSA, this act governs certain aspects of your work. It helps protect worker's rights and safety. But some employees are exempt under the FLSA. Others are non-exempt. It is...