Judicial Review: Appealing SERB Orders and Directives in Ohio Public Sector Labor Cases

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Judicial Review: Appealing SERB Orders and Directives in Ohio Public Sector Labor Cases

When the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) issues an unfavorable decision, the fight isn't necessarily over. Ohio law provides specific pathways for unions and employers to challenge SERB orders and directives through the court system. Understanding these appeal rights—and their strict requirements—can mean the difference between accepting an adverse decision and successfully overturning it.

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Holding Public Employers Accountable: Common Remedies for Unfair Labor Practices in Ohio

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Holding Public Employers Accountable: Common Remedies for Unfair Labor Practices in Ohio

When public employers violate the rights guaranteed under Ohio's collective bargaining law, employees and their unions have powerful remedies available through the State Employment Relations Board (SERB). Understanding these remedies helps unions advocate effectively for their members and ensures employers face meaningful consequences for unlawful conduct.

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Interest-Based Bargaining: A Modern Approach to Labor Negotiations

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Interest-Based Bargaining: A Modern Approach to Labor Negotiations

Traditional collective bargaining often creates an atmosphere of conflict, where opposing sides stake out positions and gradually wear each other down through tactical maneuvers. While this conventional approach has achieved results over many decades, labor professionals are increasingly exploring interest-based bargaining (IBB), also known as collaborative bargaining, as an alternative. This cooperative approach emphasizes joint problem-solving and mutual understanding rather than positional conflict.

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Past Practice in Labor Arbitration: A Guide for Understanding This Essential Doctrine

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Past Practice in Labor Arbitration: A Guide for Understanding This Essential Doctrine

Labor arbitrators have long recognized that the relationship between unions and employers extends beyond the written words of their collective bargaining agreements. One of the most important unwritten elements is past practice - the established patterns of workplace conduct that can become as binding as the contract itself. Let's explore how this doctrine works in practice.

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Navigating Ohio Public Sector Fact-Finding: A Labor Perspective

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Navigating Ohio Public Sector Fact-Finding: A Labor Perspective

Successful fact-finding representation can make the critical difference in achieving fair contracts for public sector workers. Understanding the key elements of this process helps labor organizations effectively advocate for their members' interests.

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