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Profiles of Successful Labor Relations
Strategies in the New Economy
 August 30, 2006—In the 21st century workplace, adversarial relationships pitting employers against unions increasingly are being replaced with cooperative labor relations models. In observance of Labor Day, American Rights at Work profiles successful partnerships between employers and their employees' unions in the second annual edition of the Labor Day List: Partnerships that Work.
This year's list includes a cross-section of national and regional employers of varying sizes in a range of high-growth industries like retail, construction, and health care.
»Check out the 2006 Labor Day List.
 The Anti-Union Network
September 13, 2006—No doubt you've heard about the over-the-top anti-union ads produced by the Center for Union Facts. The ads are the most recent, highly-visible example of the anti-union network at work. The anti-union network is well-financed, well-established, and well-coordinated—and yet virtually unknown. Look behind the scenes as we expose the funding, the origins, the tactics, the motives, and the players involved in undermining workers and their unions.
Enter the network.
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 NLRB Issues Seismic Decision Undermining Workers' Rights
In a series of cases widely viewed as among the most important the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will decide this decade, the Board ruled to undermine workers' rights to union representation. The Bush Board's new definition of supervisor significantly departs from past interpretations and could have the result of depriving millions of workers the opportunity to choose to unionize because they are classified as a supervisor.
»Learn more about the decision.
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 Tell Hugo Boss to put compassion in its fashions
Hugo Boss is an upscale apparel company renowned for its expensive designer suits. In 2005, the company reported record sales of $1.57 billion and net profits of over $120 million. Yet the company is only offering its warehouse workers in Georgia a 30-cent wage increase this year and is refusing to fund a pension plan for them. These workers need and deserve better.
»Email Hugo Boss' CEO Anthony Lucia and ask him to do the right thing.
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 Tell Verizon Wireless to Stop Hanging up on Workers' Rights
Verizon Wireless, one of the nation's most popular wireless providers, is also gaining a reputation as one of the most anti-union. Verizon Wireless workers say the company used “scare tactics” and intimidation to prevent employees from joining unions.
»Call out Verizon Wireless on its behavior.
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 Stephen Colbert Satirizes Anti-Union Assault
On Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report"—a show satirizing Fox News' "The O'Reilly Factor"—host Stephen Colbert took on the Bush-appointed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB issued decisions that could strip millions of workers of their right to have a union at work—all without holding public hearings.
»Watch this video.
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American Rights at Work releases data on extensive employer conduct designed to undermine union organizing efforts. View a brief fact sheet about the report’s findings or download the full report.
An NLRB ruling allows employers to ban off-duty fraternizing among co-workers. Read more.
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We assembled a collection of reports and resources from highlighting Cingular and its commitment to workers’ rights and cooperative labor policies. Find out more.
Our report unveils how Wal-Mart routinely violates the rights of its employees. View the report, or read the press release.
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