Redefining the boundaries of labor protest after Madsen v. Women's Health Center
Article Abstract:
The US Supreme Court's decision in Madsen v. Women's Health Center may establish new rules for labor dispute injunctions because the abortion clinic case has similar issues. A Florida state court issued an injunction preventing anti-abortion protestors from picketing within 36 feet of the abortion clinic using traffic problems and public safety as its basis. Physical contact with abusive intent was also prohibited as was fighting words or threats. This establishes a new exemption from First Amendment protections to address protester misconduct and so applies to labor disputes as well.
Publication Name: Labor Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0023-6586
Year: 1996
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An overview of labor standards in the United States and Canada
Article Abstract:
A complex statistical comparison of Canadian and US labor standards shows that the Canadian ones outranked US ones on the whole, although minimum wage and overtime standards in the US are generally higher. An important concern is the impact of free trade pressures on labor standards. The policy debates over the FTA and NAFTA's implementation mentioned concern over protection of the quality of work life under conditions of free trade.The paper introduces a methodology for comparing labor standards across countries.
Publication Name: Labor Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0023-6586
Year: 1998
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Prohibition against certain offenders in the labor movement: a review of 29 U.S.C. 504
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The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 prohibits probationers and parolees who have committed certain offenses, including embezzlement and bribery, from holding any position in a labor organization for five years from their prison release or sentencing. This law is supported by local union officers and the general public as a way to prevent criminal elements from influencing the labor movement. The Act was amended in 1984 to broaden its applicability, further demonstrating its popularity.
Publication Name: Labor Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0023-6586
Year: 1996
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