The history of labor in the United States has had many different highlights, particularly during the Industrial Revolution. The way people handled labor and their particular craft changed drastically, especially among urban areas. In cities, the number of less-skilled...
Each spring, on the first of May, children across the world decorate flagpoles with colorful ribbons. Flowers are blooming and the first promise of summer returns. But May Day is more than a day to celebrate the arrival of spring. For workers across the world, May 1...
Employers, beware! Make sure that your accommodation policy under the Americans With Disability Act (ADA) is consistent with the law and that you have a singular policy. In the case of Young v. United Parcel Service, the Supreme Court made a key point of the fact that...
Stephen Koppekin is the founder and CEO of Koppekin Consulting, Inc. An experienced former executive who spent decades overseeing industrial relations and workplace safety for major businesses in the entertainment industry, Stephen started his own independent consulting business shortly after retiring. He uses 43 years of experience in labor and employment, during which time he worked at two major entertainment corporations and in government agency National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to support a diverse client set.
