Boeing’s Strike Breakdown: Unions, Associations, and HRM’s Role

2025-08-07

Have questions? Submit them at hrask.org.Click the link below to download your key takeaways from this episode:https://tinyurl.com/mv96xx68 Boeing’s union strike is making national headlines but what does it mean for the rest of us? Phil and Burt unpack the strike, share lessons from inside the negotiation room, and explore how employers can build trust, improve morale, and stay union-optional. Whether you're unionized or not, this episode is a must-listen for HR pros and business leaders alike. 00:00 –...

Have questions? Submit them at hrask.org.
Click the link below to download your key takeaways from this episode:
https://tinyurl.com/mv96xx68

Boeing’s union strike is making national headlines but what does it mean for the rest of us? Phil and Burt unpack the strike, share lessons from inside the negotiation room, and explore how employers can build trust, improve morale, and stay union-optional. Whether you're unionized or not, this episode is a must-listen for HR pros and business leaders alike.

00:00 – Intro & Teaser: Boeing Strike & Unions
01:04 – Live from Missouri SHRM Conference
03:52 – Lawyer on the Clock: EEOC, NLRB, & Political Gridlock
09:50 – Illinois’ New Paid Nursing Break Law
12:32 – Court Revives Religious Rights vs. Gender Identity Case
19:08 – Burning Questions: Are You Missing Union Red Flags?
21:46 – Forced Overtime: A Unionization Trigger?
25:59 – How Unionization Impacts Business Costs
27:36 – Supervisor Training: The Ultimate Union Prevention Tool

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