Labor law itself is tilted in favor of employers, say researchers who study labor movements, often making corporate hostility toward unions too hard to overcome.
, say researchers who study labor movements, often making corporate hostility toward unions too hard to overcome. The recent groundswell of public support is far from enough to spark a union comeback.
Starbucks denies engaging in unlawful activity. The enforcement actions taken by the National Labor Relations Board do not appear to be forcing a change of heart. But Amazon has since formally requested a review of that decision. If that review doesn’t go in its favor, Amazon can still take its case to federal circuit court for another round.Unions have fought back, filing hundreds of unfair labor practice charges over anti-union activities, citing things like companies closing stores, cutting hours, and threatening and firing organizers at stores that had or were trying to unionize.
“Right now, you actually get a bigger fine for violating fishing laws in many states than you do for busting unions.” While Schultz’s testimony this week may generate fireworks, it’s unlikely to have much long-term impact.
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