March 19, 2026
The Eighth Circuit has partially reversed a National Labor Relations Board order finding that a Missouri hospital violated federal labor law when it stopped recognizing a Service Employees International Union affiliate after employees voted to drop the union in a decertification election.
November 14, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board rightly ordered a hospital to reimburse a Service Employees International Union affiliate for dues that weren't deducted before a decertification vote was certified, the union told the Eighth Circuit, urging the court to enforce the board's decision.
November 12, 2024
The Eighth Circuit must uphold a National Labor Relations Board decision finding a Missouri hospital illegally withdrew a Service Employees International Union affiliate's recognition, the board argued, saying board precedent makes companies wait to pull recognition until the results of an ouster vote are certified.