Subject: INK Links May 2015

Labor Relations INK Links
May 2015
Here is your monthly summary of relevant news items since the last issue of INK, delivered on the 2nd Thursday of each month. The full edition of Labor Relations INK will arrive on the 4th Thursday of the month.
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Union Bailout Update

With Ambush Elections In Effect, Obama’s NLRB Now Turns To Target Right-To-Work Laws 
http://lri.link/1JgZS6v

NLRB must find anti-union animus to rule against employers - 3rd Circuit
http://lri.link/1EHNt5a

Congress Tables Ambush Election Resolution of Disapproval
http://lri.link/1HjejYi

Protip from Obama administration to NLRB bureaucrats: Try not to rob anyone with our new rules 
http://lri.link/1HfK6GR

AFL-CIO DELAYS CA HOSPITAL VOTE: WHAT HAPPENED TO EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE? 
http://lri.link/1e3kzag

Bills Propose To Reverse National Labor Relations Board Jurisdiction Over Indian Tribal Governments 
http://lri.link/1A32UJn

In setback for Convention Center, labor board reverses decision
http://lri.link/1e3kzXD

Ohio budget bill ends union Project Labor Agreements in bidding process
http://lri.link/1bSa1c9

New Los Angeles city department would crack down on wage theft

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America’s top labor union bosses raked in millions in 2014
http://lri.link/1e3kHX4

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Coming to a downtown hotel near you: Union organizers? 
Interesting graphic - organized and non-organized hotels in Chicago (surprisingly more non-organized)

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Whistlin’ Dixie

Workers Call For UAW To Leave Alabama Plant 
http://lri.link/1L3WBGO

UAW reports support from 55 percent of VW blue-collar workforce
http://lri.link/1RJNv6D

NLRB Judgment Adds to Machinists Woes 
http://lri.link/1EHObzt

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Teamster Beat

Teamsters launch effort to stem growth of nonunion commercial movers
http://lri.link/1e3kROo

Allegiant Air’s flight dispatchers sever ties with Teamsters
http://lri.link/1bSaeMB

Buffalo Con-way Freight Workers Reject Teamsters 
http://lri.link/1K8c6Qk

Two former Boston Teamsters are sentenced in extortion case
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California Nurses Association bullies, divides hospital staff: Guest commentary
http://lri.link/1G9w9eO

Nurses union buys coveted Oakland office tower for $65 million
http://lri.link/1KNsD91

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Will Gawker Employees' Decision To Organize Make Unions Cool Again 

Rebirth of Progressivism may breathe new life in labor unions

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Franchisees Triple Down to Protect Small Business Owners
money issues in combating NLRB

SEIU, Franchisees Form Alliance In Support Of Industry Reforms
http://lri.link/1K8ccaw http://lri.link/1K8ccr4

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Alt-Labor

Is This the Beginning of the End for the Union Harassment Campaign Against Walmart? 
http://lri.link/1bSaqeK

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NNU's aggressive path to hospital labor wins 
http://lri.link/1cAhHjZ

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SEIU Watch

SEIU asks university to not ask about criminal history 
http://lri.link/1L3X2AK

Dave Regan's "Audacious Plan" Points to Purple Prison Cell
http://lri.link/1A33WFo

SEIU International Executive Board Member Embezzled $500K, Audit Finds
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