Governor Tomblin Vetoes the “Workplace Freedom Act” and the Prevailing Wage Bill
The law setting prevailing wages in West Virginia has been a source of controversy through the years. Some argue that the law inflates the cost of West Virginia public construction contracts. Others argue that the law benefits local workers and…
February 17, 2016
West Virginia Right to Work Law
The West Virginia Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state’s right to work law to finally go into effect. This law, called the West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act, prevents employers from entering into agreements with unions that…
September 20, 2017
The NLRB Prefers the Camel to the Camel’s Nose: Micro-Unions under PCC Structurals
How many unions can fit inside one building? After the NLRB issued its decision in Specialty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Mobile in August 2011, the business community predicted that “micro-unions” would pop up…
January 23, 2018