Fighting for Unions – Fighting for Economic Justice
We are a full-service Union-side law firm, committed to promoting and defending the interests of public and private sector workers and the Unions that represent them. Scholnick Thorne Holland’s team of attorneys stands with Labor in its fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and strong collective bargaining agreements. We believe that the right to collectively bargain is essential to elevating the moral, economic, and social conditions of workers and their families.
We provide strategic legal counsel and stalwart representation to enforce each Union’s rights under contract and the law. We also provide representation to Union members.
Client-focused Customer Service:
We offer a full range of legal services tailored to the unique needs of Labor Unions, including:
- Contract Negotiations – Representing Labor Unions in collective bargaining to secure strong written contracts for their members;
- Grievance Arbitration – Enforcing the Union’s and employees’ contractual rights in grievance arbitrations, including discipline, contract interpretation, and interest arbitration;
- Unfair Labor Practice Charges – Prosecuting and defending unfair labor practice claims before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and equivalent state agencies;
- Organizing & Representation Elections – Advising Unions in organizing drives and representing them in disputes over election results;
- Contract Enforcement – Ensuring employers comply with the terms of the collective bargaining agreements;
- Worker Empowerment – Conducting know-your-rights and legal trainings for employees and Union officials, along with trainings to strengthen steward representation skills;
- Timely Advice – Providing up-to-date legal advice based on current law and regulations in the constantly changing Labor Law environment;
- Legislative & Policy Advocacy – Lobbying to pass helpful and defeat harmful legislation and advise Labor Unions develop policy initiatives to promote and defend workers’ rights;
- Internal Union Matters – Delivering timely, effective legal counsel on union governance, constitutions, and internal processes;
- Litigation – Pursuing legal action in state and federal courts to defend Unions’ and workers’ rights.
Our Attorneys Have Represented Organized Labor In Dozens of Industries and Workplaces, Including:
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Firefighters
- Trucking / Transportation
- Teachers
- School Support Workers
- Public Transit Workers
- Maritime Workers
- Marine Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Food and Juice Processing Workers
- Bakery Workers
- Public Works Workers
- Waste Water Treatment Facility Workers
- Municipal and County Clerks
- Librarians
- Steelworkers
- Mine workers
- Laborers
- Correctional Officers
- Dispatchers
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Airline Pilots
- Nursing
- Electrical workers
- All state and federal employees and their organizations
A Law Firm Committed To Working People
For Unions facing tough negotiations, contract disputes, or employer resistance, we fight with you to win results for you and your members. Our attorneys bring decades of experience organizing and advocating for workers and their Unions, to ensure that the Union’s voice is heard in the workplace, the community, and beyond.