This article explores the relationship between unionization and academic freedom protections for sessional faculty in Ontario universities. Specifically, we compare university policies and contract provisions with a view to determining whether unionized sessionals hired on a per-course basis have stronger academic freedom protections than their…

In "Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31", the U.S. Supreme Court ended the practice of enabling public-sector unions to collect "fair-share" or "agency" fees from employees who decline to join. Although federal law prohibits requiring workers to join a union as a…

Presents detailed tables depicting union membership and contract coverage based on Current Population Survey tapes for 1983-1988, classified by demographic characteristics, industry, occupation, and state and metropolitan area. Finds that membership and coverage decreased in the private sector but remained stable in the public sector over the five…

A union perspective of major issues in higher education labor law in the 1990s includes the 11th Circuit Court cases on whether Congress abrogated states' 11th Amendment immunity for suits under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Analyzes contract issues of protection around age…

Asserts that developing a partnership with union leaders and contractors to upgrade the education and training of their members is a worthwhile but complex challenge. Describes the origins of the Illinois Valley Community College partnership, collaboration with surrounding educational institutions, the challenge of resolving contractual…