Skyscrapers.TodayMay 2, 2025

WGA West Staff Secures Union Recognition
With over 81% support, WGA West staff is now officially unionized under the Pacific Northwest Staff Union—ready to negotiate their first contract and build a stronger workplace.

#UnionRecognition #WGAWest #SolidarityWins
https://skyscrapers.today/writers-guild-of-america-west-staff-wins-union-recognition/

Writers Guild of America West Staff wins Union Recognition - Skyscrapers Today

The staff of the Writers Guild of America West has won voluntary recognition for his new negotiation unit, after more than 81% signed cards for support. The 110 employees of the WGA West will be represented in negotiation by the Pacific Northwest Staff Union. The leadership of the WGA West chose to recognize the trade …

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U.S. Politics in Real TimeAug 26, 2023

Companies That Union-Bust Must Now Automatically Recognize Union, NLRB Rules

https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy3xej/companies-that-union-bust-must-now-automatically-recognize-union-nlrb-rules

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Companies That Union-Bust Must Now Automatically Recognize Union, NLRB Rules

A new framework for unionizations means that a company must voluntarily recognize a union or demand an election—and can no longer interfere with the election.

AaronJan 2, 2023
1/ On another note, for employers recognizing #unions without extra votes, instead of "voluntary recognition" can we start using terms like just "recognition", "immediate recognition", "recognition of (documented) majority representation" and such. To me "voluntary recognition" makes it seem like something employers *can* do to be a little extra nice. It was always meant to be the default. Let's use wording that reflects that? #UnionRecognition #UnionElections