Posts tagged UAW Region 9
Union Boss Under Fire as Atlantic City Casino Smoking Battle Heats Up
December 6, 2024 // Ray Jensen, assistant director of United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9, called for the resignation of Donna DeCaprio, president of Local 54 Unite Here, accusing her of failing to protect casino workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Jensen's union represents dealers at three Atlantic City casinos and is currently involved in litigation to end smoking in gambling establishments.
Facing Decertification Vote, UAW Quickly Settles Contract At NJ Nissan Facility
April 20, 2024 // If the election moves forward, and the majority of employees decide to keep the UAW, through their attorneys at the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, it would seem that the employees opposed to union representation could object to the company and union settling a contract as interfering with their right to ‘free and fair’ election. However, if employees do object, given the pro-union nature of the current National Labor Relations Board, it remains a question whether election interference by a union would constitute grounds for setting aside the election.