The Wall Street Journal — August 26 — Business groups that feared a new federal rule would speed hundreds of union-organizing elections were right: The average election time has fallen by 40% since the rule took effect in April. (more…)
More LabCorp Workers Say Union Yes and Join UFCW Local 1428
Jun 17, 2015 – On Saturday, June 13, UFCW Local 1428 welcomed 40 new UFCW members who work at six different LabCorp facilities across southern Calif., after they overwhelmingly voted “yes” and won their election. (more…)
LabCorp Workers Vote Union “Yes” with the Support of UFCW Locals 1167 and 1428
May 28, 2015 – Last week, LabCorp phlebotomists voted to join UFCW Locals 1167 and 1428. The 40 workers are located in seven locations across Southern California. The phlebotomists work in either off-site lab testing facilities, clinics, or doctor offices. LabCorp workers decided to come together and join a union for better wages, working conditions, and improved safety measures. Negotiations are expected to begin in July or August. (more…)