Posts tagged Third Circuit Court of Appeals

    News Article ● Strike Unions

    Court grants injunction to striking Post-Gazette employees; company plans an appeal

    March 26, 2025 // “Today we have been given the victory that we’ve held the picket line waiting for so long,” Guild President Zack Tanner said in a prepared statement. Post-Gazette spokeswoman Allison Latcheran said the newspaper was “pleased that the court decided favorably for the company,” although it may seek clarity on the restoration of the health benefit plan.

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    Op-ed / Commentary Research ● Labor

    ‘Right to Organize’ Amendment Violates Constitution

    May 19, 2023 //

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    Appeals Court Finds Union Can Be Liable Under RICO Statute

    August 29, 2022 // In Care One Mgmt. LLC v. United Healthcare Workers East, the court was asked to consider an employer’s appeal of the trial court’s decision denying its RICO Act claims against the United Healthcare Workers East SEIU 1199, New England Health Care Employees Union, and the Service Employees International Union. Although the RICO Act is a criminal statute, individuals and entities can also bring civil claims under RICO. Essentially, in such cases, the plaintiff must establish that the defendant is conducting a pattern of racketeering activity through certain criminal predicate acts. In Care One, the employer alleged that the unions engaged in a pattern of racketeering through mail and wire fraud as well as extortion.

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