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Successfully advocating for union members in contract interpretation disputes requires understanding how arbitrators analyze contractual language. Here's a practical guide focused on key interpretive principles and effective advocacy strategies.
Read MoreFor Ohio public employees considering union representation, the process involves several carefully regulated steps under state law. Here's what you need to know about securing union representation in your workplace.
Read MoreLabor arbitrators have long recognized that the relationship between unions and employers extends beyond the written words of their collective bargaining agreements. One of the most important unwritten elements is past practice - the established patterns of workplace conduct that can become as binding as the contract itself. Let's explore how this doctrine works in practice.
Read MoreSuccessful fact-finding representation can make the critical difference in achieving fair contracts for public sector workers. Understanding the key elements of this process helps labor organizations effectively advocate for their members' interests.
Read MoreGarrity and Kalkines rights are essential protections for public sector employees during workplace investigations. These constitutional safeguards allow public employees to maintain their rights against self-incrimination while still cooperating with employer investigations. It is crucial for both union representatives and members to understand these rights when navigating administrative investigations.
Read MoreLoudermill rights are vital due process protections for public sector employees facing disciplinary actions that may lead to a loss of pay. These constitutional rights guarantee that public employees receive notice and an opportunity to respond before their property interest in employment and wages is compromised. Typical situations that trigger these rights include termination, demotion to a lower-paying position, or suspension without pay. These rights are rooted in the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Read MoreWeingarten Rights are a fundamental protection for union employees, ensuring their right to union representation during investigatory interviews that could result in disciplinary action. Established by the Supreme Court in 1975, these rights safeguard due process and fairness in workplace investigations.
Read MoreAs a public sector employee in Ohio, you have specific rights that protects you during workplace investigations and disciplinary proceedings. Understanding these rights is crucial vital for maintaining ensuring workplace fairness and protecting your interests. Below, we explore examine four essential sets of rights that every public sector employee should know.
Read MoreAn unfair labor practice charge is a formal complaint filed with the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) when a public employer or employee organization violates the rights protected under Ohio's Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. This law, found in Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code, establishes and protects the fundamental rights of Ohio's public employees to organize, bargain collectively, and engage in other protected activities without interference or discrimination.
Read MoreThe conciliation process is the final step in resolving collective bargaining disputes for Ohio's safety forces and other essential public employees who cannot strike. As outlined by the State Employment Relations Board (SERB), this process provides a binding resolution mechanism through final offer issue-by-issue arbitration under O.R.C. Section 4117.14(G).
Read MoreFact-finding serves as a crucial dispute resolution mechanism in Ohio's public sector collective bargaining process. When unions and employers reach an impasse in negotiations, the fact-finding process provides a structured pathway to resolve differences through an independent, neutral third party.
Read MoreExperienced attorney with 20 years of legal expertise in OVI/DUI defense, criminal defense, labor union law, and employment law. Admitted to practice in Ohio, the U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Ohio, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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