Employee Rights Under Fire: Union Fines, Forced Dues, and the Road to Justice
In this special NILRR.org production, we spotlight four powerful stories of worker rights and freedom, exposing union abuses and advocating for fair treatment in the workplace. See how employees in different industries are fighting back, with expert legal assistance and strong voices for change.
Segments Covered:
- Indiana Electrician Victory: Local electrician Brian Head battles IBEW Local 16 after being hit with an outrageous $1.29 million fine for leaving the union. Thanks to the National Right to Work Foundation and the National Labor Relations Board, this penalty was dropped and worker rights vindicated.
- King Soopers Grocery Workers: Two dedicated King Soopers employees take a stand against UFCW Local 7, filing new federal charges after being illegally threatened with fines for working during a strike. This segment shows how union bosses retaliate—and how workers, with legal support, push back.
- Starbucks Barista Decertification Battle: Starbucks barista Nadia Kuban from New York is fighting to overturn federal policies that block workers from voting out unwanted union officials. Discover how controversial “blocking charges” and the Rieth-Riley precedent impact employee rights—and what’s being done to challenge them.
- Union Politics & Compulsion: We analyze union priorities, forced dues, and political spending—including Michigan’s repeal of its right-to-work law and Wisconsin’s taxpayer savings after Scott Walker ended mandatory collective bargaining. This segment connects the dots on how union politics affect worker freedom across America.
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