Kansas death penalty case derailed by fighting, firing and fear at public defense agency
Conflict raging within the state public defense agency has sidetracked a capital murder case while competing factions wrestle for control.
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Labor board denies union election for O’Connell Children’s Shelter residential staff
Citing “overt supervisory taint,” the National Labor Relations Board has sided with executives and dismissed O’Connell Children’s Shelter employees’ petition to unionize.
Bert Nash employees overwhelmingly approve unionization
An overwhelming majority of participating employees at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center cast votes Tuesday in favor of union representation.
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O’Connell Children’s Shelter staff, supporters call on board to investigate top leaders
A group of residential staff at O’Connell Children’s Shelter who are unionizing are putting pressure on the nonprofit’s board to investigate its top leaders and hold them accountable.
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Bert Nash employees take next steps in unionization campaign
Efforts to unionize clinical and office staff at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center are on track for an election.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
O’Connell Children’s Shelter employees announce drive to unionize
Residential workers with O’Connell Children’s Shelter have filed for a union election, citing concerns of administrative bloat, inadequate pay and feeling a lack of support.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Bert Nash has not yet voluntarily recognized employee union
A spokesperson from Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center confirmed Wednesday that executives have not voluntarily recognized the union employees have begun organizing.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Bert Nash employees take steps to unionize
Citing burnout and a desire for a guaranteed seat at the table, clinical and office staff at Bert Nash announced Tuesday they’ve begun the process of forming a union.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
How to unionize your workplace: Lawrence union leaders share tips
Happy Labor Day! The holiday is rooted in the late 19th-century labor movement and honors the sacrifices of workers. We reached out to some Lawrence union leaders and organizers to find out how to go about unionizing a workplace here.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
KU faculty union wins election with vast majority of vote
The KU faculty union has won its election with 86% of the vote.
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