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Union Authorization Cards Are Now Just a Few Clicks Away

[09/29/15]

Posted on September 29, 2015 in HR Insights for Health Care

Written by: Stephen W. Lyman

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has decided to allow a union to present electronic evidence of employee authorization in support of a request for a secret ballot election in the private sector. This move may make it even easier for a union to gather support and raises many concerns about how employees use computers... READ MORE

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Union “Talk” and Union “Solicitation” – Not the Same

[05/04/12]

Posted on May 4, 2012 in HR Insights for Health Care

Written by: Stephen W. Lyman

Sometimes having a good No-Solicitation and No-Distribution Policy is not good enough when supervisors warn about activities that aren’t covered by otherwise lawful policies.  In this case a hospital that was having problems with its incumbent union had previously established a pretty good policy.  That policy provided: “Solicitation/ Distribution.  Employees are forbidden from soliciting... READ MORE

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