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07/10/2026

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that a public university violated a professor’s First Amendment rights by restricting speech that addressed a matter of public concern.

The case arose after the University of Washington adopted an official land acknowledgment recognizing that the land on which the university sits was originally home to Indigenous people. When the university recommended that professors include the statement in their course syllabi, Professor Stuart Reges instead decided to parody the statement on his syllabus. After a number of student complaints, the university forcibly removed the statement from the syllabus and threatened disciplinary action against Reges.

In our latest blog, Jackie Callahan examines the implications of the case for First Amendment protections at public universities.

Read more: https://www.wwdlaw.com/public-universities-controversial-speech-and-the-first-amendment-the-ninth-circuit-weighs-in/

07/01/2026

As a union worker in Pennsylvania, your rights after a work injury go far beyond what the Workers Compensation Act provides. Do you know what those rights are?

Mike Dryden of Willig, Williams & Davidson explains why understanding your collective bargaining agreement is just as critical as understanding your workers' comp rights. Our firm can help you:

• To fully understand your rights after a work injury, you need to understand both the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act AND your collective bargaining agreement.
• As a labor law firm that handles workers' compensation cases and union contracts, we can evaluate your rights from both perspectives.
• You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you have questions after a work injury, give us a call.

Call us: 215-656-3600

https://www.wwdlaw.com/practice/workers-compensation/

06/30/2026

Labor lawyer Lauren M. Hoye served as a panelist for an educational seminar on Bargaining Impasses and Timelines, presented by The Pennsylvania Bureau of Mediation and Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board on June 23.

Lauren’s focus during the seminar was on the statutory requirements under Act 195 and Act 88 for reaching a collective bargaining impasse, including how public sector unions in Pennsylvania can ensure compliance with these important requirements and maintain leverage during the bargaining process.

The seminar was widely attended by representatives from both management and labor.

Date: June 23, 2026 Location: Labor & Industry Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Labor lawyer Lauren M. Hoye served as a panelist for an educational seminar on Bargaining Impasses and Timelines, presented by The Pennsylvania Bureau of Mediation and Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board on June 23. Hoy...

06/29/2026

In Brown-Forman Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board, a three-judge panel on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on whether the National Labor Relations Board erred in issuing a bargaining order after applying only the Cemex standard to the case.

Under Cemex, when a union requests recognition by showing more than 50% interest through authorization cards, the employer must either recognize that union or file for an election. If, in the lead-up to the election, the employer engages in unfair labor practices, the NLRB may step in and order the employer to recognize the union without an election.

The panel held that the board created the Cemex standard through improper use of its adjudicatory authority.

In our latest blog, labor lawyer Ian Martin examines the implications of this major blow to the NLRB.

Read more: https://www.wwdlaw.com/sixth-circuit-rejects-cemex-issuing-major-blow-to-nlrbs-authority-to-create-policy-through-adjudication/

06/25/2026

Today we mark the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, a seminal moment in the history of workers’ rights. Many of the essential standards we take for granted today, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor protections, are due to this central piece of legislation.

Although these standards form the foundation of labor law in our country, we should never take them for granted. Many fierce advocates fought tirelessly for the passage of the FLSA.

We are proud to continue in their legacy, standing firmly with unions and working people, and striving toward a world where society recognizes the inherent value of all labor and the workers who shape our society.

06/24/2026

Injured at work as a union employee? Here is the first thing you should do.

Mike Dryden of Willig, Williams & Davidson advises every unionized client to pull out their collective bargaining agreement immediately after a work injury. Your collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may contain critical protections that workers' comp simply does not provide.

• Are there sections specific to on-the-job injuries?
• What are the rights of a disabled employee under your agreement?
• Do wage, benefit, and seniority protections apply during your recovery?

Your union contract matters. Read it before you make any decisions about your claim.

https://www.wwdlaw.com/practice/workers-compensation/

06/18/2026

Labor lawyer Jessica C. Caggiano recently participated in a panel discussion entitled “Arbitration Bootcamp: Building Your Core,” presented at the 2026 AFL-CIO Union Lawyers Alliance (ULA) Conference.

The ULA is a national organization of 2000 union-side lawyers in 500 firms and union legal departments around the country.

The discussion explored the fundamentals of successfully preparing for and trying a labor arbitration, from the pre-hearing process to the essential elements of the arbitration hearing itself.

Date: May 13, 2026 Location: San Francisco, California Labor lawyer Jessica C. Caggiano recently participated in a panel discussion entitled “Arbitration Bootcamp: Building Your Core,” presented at the 2026 AFL-CIO Union Lawyers Alliance (ULA) Conference. The ULA is a national organization of 20...

06/17/2026

Think workers' comp has you fully covered after a work injury? If you are a union worker in Pennsylvania, there is a critical gap you need to know about.

Mike Dryden of Willig, Williams & Davidson breaks down exactly what the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act does and does not provide:

• Workers' comp covers two things only: lost wages and medical bills related to your work injury.
• It does NOT continue your pension contributions, health insurance, or protect your seniority.
• Everything workers' comp does not cover may be addressed in your collective bargaining agreement, and you should find out.

Know the difference before it is too late. Your collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be your most important document after a work injury.

https://www.wwdlaw.com/practice/workers-compensation/

06/15/2026

Sanitation work is vital to well-functioning neighborhoods, and it is only right to show our appreciation to the hard-working people behind these services.

Sanitation workers put in many hours of demanding physical labor to ensure our communities are clean, healthy, and thriving. In return, we must ensure that their working conditions are safe and that they are paid fairly.

Union members play an important role in this fight. AFSCME Local 427, which represents workers in the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Sanitation, has fought for pay that recognizes the importance and hazards of this work, for adequate staffing that ensures that Philadelphia continues to be clean and green, and for dignity in the workplace.

We are deeply grateful for these essential workers, and we stand with them in solidarity. Take some time to express your gratitude during Waste & Recycling Workers Week!

06/12/2026

If you are hurt on the job in Pennsylvania, one of the most important and frequently overlooked steps in protecting your right to benefits is NOTICE.

Pursuant to Section 311 of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, the deadlines regarding notice can determine whether you recover benefits at all, and how far back those benefits reach.

In our latest blog, workers’ compensation attorney Maria Elena Dryden breaks down the important components of providing notice of a work injury.

Read more: https://www.wwdlaw.com/the-injured-workers-obligation-to-provide-notice-of-a-work-injury/