Union/Employer Matters
Representing clients with a strong union presence is part of our DNA. Clients in health care, food and beverage, manufacturing, distribution, construction and other industries and sectors count on Foley because of our deep understanding and experience in traditional labor. Whether it is reviewing, bargaining and drafting labor contracts, serving as behind-the-scenes legal consultants in high-stakes situations, or negotiating at the table with any of the major international (or grass roots) unions, we consistently demonstrate knowledge of our clients’ business goals and pertinent federal and state laws to deliver exceptional counsel. We counsel on:
- Arbitration and Contract Administration
- Collective Bargaining
- Litigation Under the National Labor Relations Act
- Strike Management
- Union Organizing Drives/Union Avoidance
Contacts
Recent Union/Employer Matters Insights
March 9, 2026
Labor & Employment Law Perspectives
Sixth Circuit Becomes First Federal Appeals Court to Reject NLRB Cemex Ruling
On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a significant decision limiting the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB or the Board) ability to impose bargaining orders under its recently announced Cemex framework.
December 16, 2024
Labor & Employment Law Perspectives
National Labor Relations Board Makes It Difficult for Unionized Employers to Make Unilateral Changes
In a unionized workforce, employers generally cannot make unilateral changes to “mandatory subjects of bargaining” relating to the terms and conditions of employment without first providing the union with notice and an opportunity to bargain.
November 11, 2024
Blogs
“Captive Audience” Bans: Employers Should Be Aware of This Trend
As organized labor activity has been on the rise in recent years and stories about union-related matters have become regular news, labor relations questions have ever-increasingly become front-of-mind for employers.