UNIONS LOST MORE THAN 750,000 MEMBERS IN 2009
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week that the upward trend in union membership that began four years ago leveled off significantly in 2009. The report found that unions lost 771,000 members in 2009.
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SUPREME COURT CAMPAIGN FINANCE DECISION LIKELY TO RENEW INTEREST IN BECK RIGHTS
As being widely reported, yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission will have a significant impact on political campaigns. At its core, the decision found that corporations and unions cannot be prohibited from using their funds on campaign ads that expressly support or oppose candidates for federal office.
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COBRA SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2010
On December 19, President Obama signed into law the extension and expansion of the COBRA Premium Subsidy Law that was due to expire December 31. Not only does the new law extend eligibility for the subsidy to those who were terminated on or before February 28, 2010, it extends the subsidy period by six months to a total of 15 months. The law also imposes new notice obligations on employers.
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