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Union Free Radio, Ep. 11: Labor Disputes Are (Unofficially) Up. Here Are Facts That Every Employer & Employee Should Know

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“A union’s bargaining power depends on three main elements: The right to strike, the ability to strike effectively, and the company’s ability to withstand a strike.” -- Teamster Strike Manual

Since the end of the government lockdowns, work stoppages are (unoffcially) on the rise.


In this episode of Union Free Radio, host Peter List walks listeners through the more technical aspects of the different types of labor disputes--both union and non-union--from strikes and lockouts, as well as non-union employees' Section Seven Rights when it comes to strikes.


Links to articles and references used in this episode of Union Free Radio:

  • John Morris, 76; Led Philadelphia Teamsters for 44 Years Till Ouster

  • Conversations: John P. Morris; A Disillusioned Teamster Boss Doubts Even He Can Save Labor

  • Activision Blizzard workers walk out after sexual harassment lawsuit

  • Union advocates rally in New York to support striking Alabama coalminers

  • BLS: Work Stoppages Home Page

  • BLS: In 2020 there were 8 major work stoppages, the third lowest number since 1947

  • Payday Tracks Its 1,400th Strike as "Retail Worker Rebellion" Grows

  • Labor Dispute Law and Legal Definition | USLegal, Inc.

  • What is a Work Stoppage? | HRZone

  • Strike | Definition of Strike at Dictionary.com

  • NLRB: Protected Concerted Activity

  • NLRB | A Basic Guide to the National Labor Relations Act (PDF)

  • Experts: UAW and Volvo face risks in current contract impasse

  • Volvo workers issue statement: “Where we are, what we’ve gone through and what’s next in our struggle”

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