Defending Against Unfair Discipline Using Just Cause

Defending Against Unfair Discipline Using Just Cause

There’s a saying in the labor movement: “With a union, your boss can’t fire you without just cause. But without a union, your boss can fire you just ‘cause.” So what is just cause? Just cause is one of the most important parts of a union contract and marks a major...
35 Things Your Boss CANNOT Do

35 Things Your Boss CANNOT Do

Federal labor law protects you from harassment, intimidation and bullying by your employer. Here are 35 things your boss CANNOT do: 1. Attend any union meeting, park across the street from the hall or engage in any undercover activity which would indicate that the...
The Staff of Solid State Books Have Unionized

The Staff of Solid State Books Have Unionized

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 11, 2023) – Today, the staff of Solid State Books have officially unionized with United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 Union. The workers organizing committee released the following statement: “We did it! We have officially...
Union Kitchen Workers Seek to Unionize

Union Kitchen Workers Seek to Unionize

A majority of employees at three locations have signed union cards WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 28, 2022) – A majority of employees at three Union Kitchen locations are seeking to unionize with the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400. Workers presented...