Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

9th Cir: Standard for Union Waiver of Katz Right

The 9th Circuit has applied the “unilateral change doctrine” recognized set out in NLRB v. Katz, 369 U.S. 736 (1962), and held that CBA language providing that benefits “continued in effect” ”during” the term of the CBA doesn’t relieve the employer of the duty to bargain before terminating the benefits when the CBA expires.  The benefits […]