The Recent Evolution of Wisconsin Public Worker Unionism since Act 10 By: David Nack, Michael Childers, Alexia Kulwiec and Armando Ibarra Read the full paper here. Listen to Professor Nack, interviewed by Allen Ruff on …
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Some Answered Questions Regarding the FMLA
By: Associate Professor Alexia Kulwiec, JD I recently had the opportunity to conduct a two-day training at the UW School for Workers regarding the Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. This training provided participants the …
Lessons Learned: Wisconsin Public Worker Unions Under Act 10, and the Janus Decision
Last year’s U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME represents another in a long line of legal and legislative blows against organized labor, particularly in the public sector. The implications of that decision will …
Legal update for workers
Updates in regards to the National Labor Relations Board Comments regarding the NLRB Proposed Joint Employer Standard can still be filed: The NLRB has extended the comment period regarding its proposed Joint Employer rule, which …
Union “onboarding” for new hires
By Professor Don Taylor, School for Workers September 17, 2018 Does your union have an official union orientation for new employees? What does it look like? When we use the term “orientation,” we picture a …
Legal update for workers
By Associate Professor Alexia Kulwiec, School for Workers September 17, 2018 United States Supreme Court As most union members know by now, on June 27, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Janus v. AFSCME Council …