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By Dee-Ann Durbin | The Associated Press FILE - Workers and family members take part in a 15-city walkout to demand $15 per hour wages on May 19, 2021, in
A federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize at big companies like McDonald’s. The National Labor Relations Board rule sets new standards for determining when two companies should be considered “joint employers." It could force big companies like Burger King or Amazon to participate in labor negotiations alongside their franchisees or contractors. Some business groups have already sued to halt the rule, which is scheduled to go into effect Dec. 26.
A federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize at big companies like McDonald’s. The National Labor Relations Board rule sets new standards for determining when two companies should be considered “joint employers." It could force big companies like Burger King or Amazon to participate in labor negotiations alongside their franchisees or contractors. Some business groups have already sued to halt the rule, which is scheduled to go into effect Dec. 26.
The rule could widen the number of companies that must participate in labor negotiations alongside their franchisees or independent contractors
A new federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to form unions at big companies like McDonald's. But it's already facing significant pushback from businesses and some members of Congress.