Subject: Labor Relations INK Links March 2020

Labor Relations INK Links
March 2020
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

NLRB Final Rule On Joint Employer Standard
https://lri.link/2Q9iWx4

Regulate Non-Competes by Administrative Adjudication
https://lri.link/2TWcfjb

Trump announces EEOC, NLRB nominations
https://lri.link/33b1zkR

More Than Half of NLRB Regional Offices Have Top-Level Vacancies
https://lri.link/2TGYfL4

First Circuit Takes Up NLRB Decision on Union Fees for Lobbying
https://lri.link/2wKvTa2

NLRB’s Email Ruling Survives Union Attack on Ethics Grounds
https://lri.link/2wRmj4V

NLRB announces new rule making it harder to challenge franchises for labor-law violations
https://lri.link/38DNX2B

NLRB Distinguishes Between Protected and Unprotected Criticism of Diversity Policies
https://lri.link/2wRewo4

EEOC Votes to Scale Back General Counsel’s Litigation Powers
https://lri.link/2w1UXt1

DOL finalizes rule overhauling apprenticeship program
https://lri.link/3aGZkbw

AFL-CIO sues NLRB to stop new union election rule
https://lri.link/2wPObq6

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Laboring Toward 2020

Who Does the Labor Movement Want for President
https://lri.link/2IGyDHY

Law limits union campaign gifts, but what if they give to allies who then give to their candidate?
https://lri.link/2vZJutN

SEIU pledges $150 million to defeat President Trump in 2020
https://lri.link/2W4I3ox

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Union Corruption

‘Simple greed’: Ex-UAW leader Jones charged with corruption
https://lri.link/38Ey4Jv

Federal takeover of United Auto Workers union remains an option as corruption probe grows
https://lri.link/2vQqMVI

Teamster Probe Slaps Northern California Boss with New Charges
https://lri.link/33lqwud

Philadelphia IBEW Associate Sentenced for Fraud
https://lri.link/2Q3Ata0

Border Patrol Union Missing Half A Million Dollars In Massive Embezzlement Scheme: Report
https://lri.link/2vXVA6R

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Twin Cities janitors with SEIU Local 26 reach agreement, avert strike that was set to begin days ahead
https://lri.link/2vZJdaf

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It’s All Academic

Santa Cruz Fires Striking TAs
https://lri.link/338NGna

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Gig Economy

New Minimum Wage Push For Gig Workers Takes Shape In Seattle
https://lri.link/2THgGiP

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Healthcare

AFL-CIO head asks members to call lawmakers, advocate for federal standards amid coronavirus outbreak
https://lri.link/3cT0xhK

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Minimum Rising

SEIU’s Fight for $15 and the Anatomy of a Union Campaign
https://lri.link/2IDfkQ3

When it comes to raising the minimum wage, most of the action is in cities and states, not Congress
https://lri.link/2U1qAe4

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Right-to-Work

Houston Kroger Employee Slams UFCW Union Bosses with Charges for Union Dues Seizures, Deception on Rights
https://lri.link/2U0fs0W

Milwaukee Worker Files Federal Charges Against Teamsters Union for Violating His Rights under State and Federal Law
https://lri.link/2TJx2aA

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Labor Around the World

Workers Struggles: The Americas
https://lri.link/38Kg0NS

Top French court deals blow to Uber by giving driver 'employee' status
https://lri.link/3cQ5MyK
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