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U.S. Supreme Court

Apr. 3, 2009

Justices OK Union-Forced Arbitration

In one of the term's most closely watched employment cases, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that unions can require members to waive their individual rights to file federal discrimination lawsuits.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - In one of the term's most closely watched employment cases, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday unions can require members to waive their individual rights to file federal discrimination lawsuits. A victory for business and an endorsement of arbitration agreements, the 5-4 decision means workers cannot file federal discrimination lawsuits against their employers if their union has a collective ...

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