December 2022 Newsletter

Willig, Williams & Davidson Helps Philadelphia Museum of Art Union Secure First Collective Bargaining Agreement

Philadelphia Museum of Art union members represented by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 47, Local 397, recently ratified an agreement with the museum, ending a historic three-week strike and two years of fighting for a fair, first-ever contract for the union.

Willig, Williams & Davidson represented the union from its initial formation; firm attorneys Lauren Hoye and Jessica Brown worked with organizers to ensure the certification of the bargaining unit, and Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig, Hoye, and firm partner Jessica Caggiano represented the union in contract negotiations and in connection with unfair labor practice charges filed by the union. Willig said the example set by the museum union members will send a powerful message to workers everywhere: “There’s power in collective action.” Learn more>>>

In a Significant Win for Unions, NLRB Reinstates Rule Mandating Employers Comply with Dues Checkoff Provisions After Expiration of Collective Bargaining Agreement

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has held that employers may not unilaterally refuse to maintain a dues checkoff provision—which requires an employer to deduct union dues from wages and transfer them to the union—upon the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement. In the October ruling, the NLRB affirmed that a dues checkoff provision is part of the status quo, meaning that an employer must maintain it or bargain before changing it, at least until impasse is reached. Read more>>

Helen Gym, Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate, former Philadelphia City Councilmember and Youth Advocate, Says Working with Firm Was a ‘Transformative Experience’

A mayoral candidate for the city of Philadelphia and a former member of Philadelphia City Council, a community organizer, and public school advocate, Helen Gym has relied on Willig, Williams & Davidson to fight for families and educators. Learn more>>>

Ryan Hancock Discusses Dispute Over ‘Fair and Predictable’ Schedules in Philadelphia Inquirer

Firm attorney Ryan Hancock recently discussed a client’s lawsuit in a Philadelphia Inquirer article entitled “Philly medical marijuana dispensary Curaleaf sued for allegedly breaking the city’s Fair Workweek law.”
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William J. Campbell Discusses Labor and Employment Law with Labor Studies Student Group at Rutgers University

Firm attorney William J. Campbell, IV discussed labor law during a panel discussion hosted by Rutgers University Promote Overall Worker and Employer Relations (RU POWER), an undergraduate organization led by students in the Labor Studies & Employment Relations Department.

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U.S. News – Best Lawyers Names Willig, Williams & Davidson Among 2023 ‘Best Law Firms’ for Labor and Employment Law

Our firm again has been named by U.S. News – Best Lawyers among the Best Law Firms for 2023, achieving national and metropolitan rankings in labor & employment litigation, employment law on behalf of individuals, union-side labor law, and employee benefits (ERISA) Law. Thank you to our clients for trusting us to represent your interests over the years. Learn more>>>

Philadelphia Inquirer Covers Dispute with Home Depot Over Fair Workweek Law Requirements

The Philadelphia Inquirer recently covered the efforts of Home Depot employees to unionize as well as a lawsuit filed by William Bermudez in alleging the store’s management violated requirements of Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Law. Bermudez is represented by Willig, Williams & Davidson attorney Ryan Hancock. Learn More >>>