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Big win for labor: Supreme Court preserves union fees
Reuters reported that the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 4-4 split decision, ruled in favor of public sector unions by preserving the legal precedent of agency fees, which are a vital source of cash for organized labor. Read the complete story here.Metro lines in dire need of repair; could close for 6 months
According to the Washington Post, Metro’s top officials warned that its transit system is in such great need of repair that entire rail lines may have to close for as long as six months. This could potentially impact thousands of daily commuters and worsen traffic congestion [...]Metro could shut down lines for maintenance
The Washington Post reported that Metro’s top officials warned that its transit system is in such need of repair that entire rail lines might have to be shut down for maintenance, for as long as six months. This could potentially impact thousands of daily commuters and [...]Big labor win: Supreme Court rules in favor of union fees
Reuters reported that the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 4-4 split decision, ruled in favor of public sector unions by preserving the legal precedent of agency fees, which are a vital source of cash for organized labor. Read the entire story here.
SMART Mobile App Wins Industry Award
The SMART mobile app won the Campaigns and Elections magazine’s Reed Award on February 18 for Best Mobile App of 2015. This is an industry award for political, non-profit and Government Affairs agencies that vendors submit on behalf of their clients. The vendor in this [...]CP train strikes tanker truck in Callaway, Minn., crew injured and town evacuated
Inforum.com reported that a Canadian Pacific train struck a tanker truck carrying propane in Callaway, Minn. Read the entire story here.
DOL new rule brings transparency to anti-union messaging
The U.S. Department of Labor announced yesterday that a new rule will require management to let workers know the source of anti-union messages. Corporations routinely utilize third-party consultants to develop and distribute anti-union messaging to workers who are considering [...]