As the economy continues to experience labor shortages and COVID-19 vaccine mandates, private sector unions that for decades saw membership declines had gains in 2020. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that the percentage of American workers who belong to a union showed an
Situational AwarenessThis week the House is out of session and the Senate will begin reviewing cabinet nominations for the Biden administration, including the expected confirmation of Janet Yellen, who would be the country’s first female Treasury secretary. Biden Administration Looks into New OSHA COVID-19 StandardThe
For the last year, NCA has been educating its members about the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and its impact on the private club industry. This five-person federal agency has issued numerous regulations and rulings that have significantly hurt private clubs by strengthening unions and
Lost during December’s heated discussions about funding the government and the new tax bill, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), led by Chairman Philip Miscimarra issued two rulings that have finally put to rest two critical club issues stemming from the Obama-era. Here is an explanation of
For the last seven years, private clubs have been dealing with a very labor-friendly National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This five-member government agency was created to adjudicate concerns between labor and management and run/certify labor union elections. However, the private club industry has been stymied
The result of the November 2016 elections brings a close to the Obama years. For the first time since the 109th Congress (2005-2006), there will be a Republican President and Republican majorities in both houses of Congress. Obama Administration’s Negative Impact on Clubs During the Obama
In a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), employers who misclassify independent contractors (ICs) may not only be violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), but may also be violating the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). In that case, the NLRB ruled
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a ruling that dramatically expands the definition of “joint employer.” The NLRB ruling determined that employers—including clubs—that hire independent contractors (ICs), may be considered a “joint employer” with the ICs’ contracting firm. Thus clubs could be liable
In the midst of a four-year fight, on April 14, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Ambush Election Rule took full force and effect. The rule will allow organizers to hold a union election within 14 days of filing the petition with the NLRB, and it will
A recent issue of this magazine featured a review of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regulatory actions and rulings, highlighting government efforts to expand awareness of labor rights and facilitate union organizing efforts. That article emphasized managerial education on legal compliance and best practices to