Melissa C. Felcher
Melissa Felcher is a law clerk in the Labor Department and a member of the Employment Litigation & Arbitration Group.
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As we previously discussed in June 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) pursued a 10(j) injunction against a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York after it fired workers for allegedly engaging in union organizing activities—an action taken based on an initiative articulated by NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo (see more information on this … Continue Reading
On June 21, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a press release indicating that the Regional Director of Region 3 requested injunctive relief from a United States District Court on behalf of seven former Starbucks employees in Buffalo, New York after the employees were allegedly fired for engaging in unionizing activities. This petition … Continue Reading
On April 27, 2022, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo released a memorandum to all NLRB field offices detailing and encouraging an extensive partnership with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (“FMCS”). The FMCS is an independent agency created to “preserve and promote labor-management peace and cooperation.” In doing so, FMCS provides services to assist with … Continue Reading
On April 6, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) issued a press release recognizing the shockingly large surge in new union organizing. Specifically, during the first half of Fiscal Year 2022 (October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022), the NLRB reported that union representation petitions increased by 57%. Representation petitions are … Continue Reading
Not Just Starbucks—Federal Judge Grants 10(j) Injunction against Amazon Based on Employee Termination
By Joshua Fox and Melissa C. Felcher on Posted in Uncategorized
NLRB Pursues 10(j) Injunction and Bargaining Order Against Starbucks Based on Conduct In Union Organizing Campaign
By Steven Porzio and Melissa C. Felcher on Posted in NLRB
NLRB General Counsel Looks to Partner with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to Support Voluntary Recognition and Collective Bargaining
By Steven Porzio and Melissa C. Felcher on Posted in NLRB
Union Representation Petitions Increase by Astonishing 57% in the First Half of FY 2022
By Steven Porzio and Melissa C. Felcher on Posted in Uncategorized
