Opinion: University workers shouldn’t have to wait for rights the Colorado regents can grant now University of Colorado regents must recognize the collective bargaining rights of university employees.

What role should #collectivebargaining play in the future of #highereducation? For IBS Affiliate Brian Keegan, collective bargaining would strengthen shared governance and help CU recruit and #retaintalent. He urges @colorado.edu to act in the @coloradosun.com:

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Legitimacy without members? Hungarian lessons on how to guarantee trade union representativeness Collective bargaining has a marginal and steadily diminishing role in employment regulation in Hungary. Flaws in the legal framework are certainly among the main reasons behind low and decreasing cove...

🧵 (6/8) 🇭🇺 Tamás Gyulavári & Gábor Kártyás (PPKE) analyze Hungary's declining collective bargaining, offering lessons for labour markets with low union density.

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House passes bill expanding teachers'access to professional groups after tense debate; emergency designation fails HB 4253 would allow teachers broader "equal access" to professional educator groups at schools. Supporters said it increases choice; opponents warned it could complicate bargaining and district operations. The bill passed 62-32; emergency (two-thirds) vote failed 64-27.

A heated debate in the House led to the passage of HB 4253, a bill that could empower teachers with greater access to professional organizations, but not without concerns over its impact on bargaining power.

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IBEW 993 gets a 4% retroactive rais for RIH Kamloops maintenance workers

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 993 has secured a retroactive 4% cost of living increase for Royal Inland Hospital maintenance workers. Real gains. Real workers. Real union.
#IBEW #CollectiveBargaining #EmployeeBenefits #StrongerTogether

Big news is coming out of New York — and we've got someone on the ground to break it down. Nicole Siminski is live from the National Center for Collective Bargaining in Higher Ed. Here's what you need to know.
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Mechanics vote to join Teamsters; city flags potential short-term operational impacts City staff reported mechanics voted 5–0 in favor of joining the Teamsters bargaining unit in a CERB/SERB election, and said integrating those mechanics into an existing contract could affect overtime procedures, lead mechanic roles and certain allowances until parties negotiate fixes.

Fleet mechanics in Upper Arlington have voted 5–0 to join the Teamsters, but could face operational challenges ahead—what's next for their pay and job structure?

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Committee advances bill to remove an outdated HERO provision used to revise CSU contracts AB 1818 would eliminate an antiquated provision in the Higher Education Employer‑Employee Relations Act that allows CSU to cancel contracts or re-open bargaining when it deems funding insufficient; Teamsters and workers supported the bill, CSU representatives urged a no vote citing budget uncertainty and the 2024 agreement tied to roughly $240 million in conditional funding.

California's AB 1818 aims to dismantle an outdated provision that has allowed CSU to sidestep negotiated raises, putting workers' rights back in focus.

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Assembly committee advances bill to make ignoring arbitrators an unfair labor practice for UC The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement advanced AB 1582, which would bar higher education employers from disregarding arbitration decisions in contracting‑out disputes and require make‑whole relief including attorney fees; supporters cited years‑long delays at UC, while the university warned of operational risk and daily fines.

A new bill could change the game for labor disputes at the University of California by making it an unfair practice to ignore arbitration decisions, but will it come with unintended consequences?

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Joint committee hears push to let Committee for Public Counsel Services staff seek collective bargaining under H.5009 The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions heard testimony on initiative petition 2522 (H.5009), which would amend state law to allow Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) staff access to the public-sector collective-bargaining process. Witnesses described the legal history, agency structure, staffing pressures and how any change would trigger union-organizing steps rather than automatically create a union.

Massachusetts is on the brink of a significant change that could empower public defense staff to pursue collective bargaining—could this be the solution to their mounting challenges?

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📌 What’s new in #CollectiveBargaining across Europe?

🔺 Greece: Groundbreaking new law strengthens collective agreements
🔺 Germany: Union welcomes linking of procurement and collective bargaining
🔺 Spain: Minimum wage agreement signed

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Measure to block Wyoming public employee payroll deductions for union fees heads to governor's desk - WyoFile House Bill 178 sparked intense debate in the Senate over whether targeting specific groups is unconstitutional.

Wyoming lawmakers want to block public employers from administering paycheck deductions for voluntary union fees, sparking intense debate, including accusations of retribution against specific public worker unions. - @wyofile.com #collectivebargaining
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Muscatine school board approves contracts, salary increases and levy resolution In a single meeting the board approved the consent agenda, a $32,056 turf change order, the 2026–27 Muscatine Education Association agreement, a levy resolution under Iowa Code §257.14, AFSCME unit agreements, and salary adjustments (3% classified; 2.8% certified administrators).

The Muscatine Community School District board has made significant strides in ensuring better funding and salary adjustments, all while tackling budgetary challenges head-on.

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Union Run Insurance Interview with Mary Fogarty #union #insurance #collectivebargaining

In this podcast episode, I have a fascinating interview with Mary Fogarty, from Solidaritus Health, who discusses union-run insurance. I also extend the invitation to anyone who may want to be on the podcast.

Union Run Insurance Interview with Mary Fogarty #union #insurance #collectivebargaining

In this podcast episode, I have a fascinating interview with Mary Fogarty, from Solidaritus Health, who discusses union-run insurance. I also extend the invitation to anyone who may want to be on the podcast.

Union Run Insurance Interview with Mary Fogarty #union #insurance #collectivebargaining

In this podcast episode, I have a fascinating interview with Mary Fogarty, from Solidaritus Health, who discusses union-run insurance. I also extend the invitation to anyone who may want to be on the podcast.

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It is Women’s History month.

Here, Francis Perkins, is the person responsible for #socialsecurity #minimumwage #collectivebargaining

And so much more.

It is women who will lead us to a better country … and world.

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Officials clarify attrition rate and collective bargaining funding amid committee budget review Commissioner Elaine Clark explained how the state’s attrition rate and salary‑plan carryover affect collective bargaining funds, disputed a contention that $56 million was set aside, and said $103 million remains available in the salary plan subject to legislative reauthorization.

Maine's budget discussion took a twist as Commissioner Elaine Clark clarified the true state of the attrition rate and collective bargaining funds—revealing that $103 million is up for grabs, but it's not what many expected!

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The road to 80% #CollectiveBargaining: where do we stand?

📜 Under the EU Minimum Wages Directive, countries below 80% coverage must adopt action plans. Only 9 of 18 countries required have submitted plans.

This week's ETUI conference explored how to turn commitments into real structural reform.

Senate committee advances bill tightening public‑employee union certification after marathon hearing After hours of public testimony and wide legislative debate, the Florida Senate Fiscal Policy Committee advanced CS for SB 1296, a package of changes to recertification, election and disclosure rules for public‑employee bargaining units. Supporters said low turnout and recent fraud show a need for reform; opponents said the bill will weaken workers and raise constitutional questions.

A contentious bill aimed at overhauling public-employee union certification is stirring fierce debate in Florida, with advocates claiming reform is needed while opponents warn it jeopardizes workers' rights.

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#FL #CollectiveBargaining #CitizenPortal #WorkerRights

Unions press for binding arbitration for state and higher‑ed employees; university system urges caution Supporters of SB 28 told the committee binding interest arbitration would prevent stalled negotiations and unfair impasse outcomes for state and higher‑education employees. Unions and AFSCME speakers recounted long negotiations and safety issues; the University System of Maryland and some university counsel opposed the bill as written and proposed exclusions or amendments. DBM supported the bill with an amendment requiring fiscal-impact statements for arbitration awards.

Senate Bill 28 aims to revolutionize collective bargaining for state and higher-education employees by introducing binding arbitration, but tensions rise as university leaders express concerns over costs and implementation.

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#MD #MarylandUnions #CollectiveBargaining #CitizenPortal

Milwaukee School District cites $46M shortfall and offers phased CPI options as union demands full 2.63% Milwaukee School District presented three timing options to implement a 2.63% CPI-capped increase, citing a $46 million structural deficit; MTEA countered with a single demand for a 2.63% raise effective July 1, 2026 and requested total-wage data. Parties caucused and will set a follow-up date.

Milwaukee School District faces a staggering $46 million deficit as negotiations heat up over a proposed 2.63% wage increase, leaving educators and unions at a crossroads.

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#WI #CollectiveBargaining #CitizenPortal #MilwaukeeSchools #EducationFunding #StaffingChallenges

Charlottesville board hears support‑staff contract ratified by unit; board to consider formal vote March 5 Board staff said the school support professional collective bargaining agreement was ratified by the bargaining unit and includes a 10.5% annual raise for three years; the board praised the agreement but will take formal action at its March 5 meeting.

Charlottesville City Schools is set to approve a groundbreaking contract that guarantees a 10.5% raise for support staff over the next three years—transforming their salaries by more than 31%!

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📢 ETUI conference: The road to 80% #CollectiveBargaining coverage

The EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages requires countries below 80% coverage to adopt national action plans, yet only 9 of 18 have done so.

👉️ Join the discussion on 2 March to assess progress and next steps.

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Board ratifies salary-and-benefits settlement with teachers, supervisory and administrative groups The board ratified tentative agreements with the Irvine Teachers Association and other employee groups, approving a package with an ongoing 1.26% salary-schedule increase, a one-time 1% off-schedule payment, and an increased district health-and-welfare contribution (about 0.52%), yielding roughly a 1.78% ongoing compensation increase.

The Irvine board has just approved a significant salary and benefits settlement that promises a 1.78% ongoing compensation boost for teachers and staff amidst state budget uncertainties.

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Providers and Unions Urge Committee to Reject Bill Narrowing Childcare Bargaining Rights SB 6353 would narrow the scope of collective bargaining for childcare providers and change WCCC payment rules. The committee heard hours of opposition from providers, union leaders and caregivers who said the changes would cut at least $2,200 per month from many providers and destabilize childcare access.

A proposed bill threatens to slash childcare provider incomes by over $2,200 a month, jeopardizing access to quality care and stability in our communities.

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#WA #CollectiveBargaining #CitizenPortal #ProviderStability #ChildcareAccess

Rep. Gina Delfetti introduces bill to let certain state enforcement and firefighter classifications seek a separate bargaining unit Representative Gina Delfetti introduced H.858 to allow game wardens, liquor/lottery enforcement, DMV officers and some firefighters to form a separate collective bargaining unit and seek inclusion in a pilot bargaining structure; the committee asked procedural and scope questions and reserved formal review for counsel walkthrough if taken off the wall.

Representative Gina Delfetti's new bill could empower overlooked state enforcement workers and firefighters to finally have a voice in collective bargaining!

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#VT #CollectiveBargaining #WorkersRights #CitizenPortal #VermontEnforcement #PublicSafety

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Tony Clark Resigns as MLB Players Association Head Amid Federal Probe and Labor Uncertainty TAMPA, Fla. (Journos News) - The head of the Major League Baseball Players Association stepped down Tuesday at a pivotal

Tony Clark resigns as head of the MLB Players Association as federal scrutiny and looming salary cap negotiations reshape baseball’s labor landscape.

#MLBPA #TonyClark #BaseballNews #SportsLabor #CollectiveBargaining

House approves trigger law to allow state-level collective bargaining if NLRB is defanged The House passed Substitute House Bill 2471 to create a state process for private-sector collective bargaining should the National Labor Relations Board become nonfunctional. Supporters cited threats to federal labor protections; opponents argued the law is premature.

Washington's House just passed a controversial bill that could redefine collective bargaining rights if federal protections falter—what does this mean for workers?

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