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A monthly podcast from LRIS that provides in-depth coverage of trends in public sector labor relations.
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Cases
Cook County CO WinsADA Remedy For Unlawful Fitness-For-Duty Exam, Nawara v. Cook Cnty., 132 F.4th 1031 (7th Cir. 2025). 00:03:06
Union President Engaged In Protected Concerted Activity When Sharing Confidential Report, Montana Highway Patrol v. Montana Federation of Public Employees (Jacobs, 2025). 00:14:49
No Due Process Owed To Minneapolis Officer Removed From Promotional List, Humphrey v. City of Minneapolis Civ. Serv. Comm’n, 2025 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 173* (Minn. Ct. App. 2025). 00:24:49
County Commits ULP By Unilaterally Discontinuing Practice Of Providing Paid Leave When Courthouse Closed For Holidays, County of Albany and Albany County Sheriff, 57 PERB ¶ 3011 (2024). 00:36:18
NJ Court Overturns Arbitration Award That Repudiated 30-Year Past Practice, Newark Fire Officers Union, Loc. 1860 v. City of Newark, 2024 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2969 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div., 2024). 00:42:11
First Thursday
A monthly podcast from LRIS that provides in-depth coverage of trends in public sector labor relations.
