Bargaining

Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Key Provisions of Act 10, Ruling Shifts Public Employee Bargaining Landscape

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Madison, Wisconsin – A recent Wisconsin court ruling has reignited discussions around public employee rights and union bargaining power. On December 2, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost deemed major components of Act 10 unconstitutional, marking a significant shift in state labor politics. This law, enacted in 2011, previously curtailed collective bargaining rights for most public sector employees, allowing negotiations only on wage increases tied to inflation and barring discourse on benefits and working conditions. Act 10 was introduced by Republican Governor Scott Walker and led to widespread protests, with up to 150,000 demonstrators … Read more

Debate Intensifies Over Collective Bargaining Rights for College Athletes Amid Legal and Geographic Challenges

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the world of college athletics grows ever competitive and lucrative, a pressing question emerges over the rights of student-athletes: Could these players organize to collectively bargain over their working conditions in the future? This debate engages sports fans, commentators, and even athletics administrators and is sparking detailed legal discussions on what could potentially reshape the landscape of college sports. Legal experts across the nation agree: the pathway out of the current legal complexities might require colleges and universities to give athletes a seat at the negotiating table. This approach arises amid … Read more

Stellantis Sues UAW Amid Strike Threats, Claims Union Breached Bargaining Agreement

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Los Angeles – In a significant escalation in ongoing labor disputes, automaker Stellantis has initiated legal action against the United Auto Workers (UAW) amid rising tensions over the enforcement of their current bargaining agreement and related strike threats. Stellantis’ lawsuit, lodged on Thursday in the U.S. District Court Central District of California, alleges that the UAW orchestrated unwarranted grievances that could lead to strikes in violation of the existing no-strike clause within their collective bargaining framework. The dispute centers around the stipulations in Letter 311, a pivotal document from previous negotiations that allows Stellantis to … Read more