[Peace-discuss] Firm hired by UI re athletic issues

[C. G. Estabrook]

Astonishing. The neoliberal university constantly outdoes the direst expectations.  —CGE


> On May 27, 2015, at 7:37 AM, David Green via Peace-discuss <peace-discuss at lists.chambana.net> wrote:
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> Both the football coach and the women's basketball coach have been accused of physically and emotionally abusive behavior. The U of I administration hires a Chicago law firm whose sole purpose is to protect employers from either having unions formed, or from union demands. In the background is a perhaps growing movement for unionization of college athletes, which began with the Northwestern football team a couple of years ago.
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> On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 6:58 AM, David Johnson <davidjohnson1451 at comcast.net> wrote:
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> Could you provide a little more context for this ?
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> David J.
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> From: Peace-discuss [mailto:peace-discuss-bounces at lists.chambana.net] On Behalf Of David Green via Peace-discuss
> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 11:24 PM
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> Subject: [Peace-discuss] Firm hired by UI re athletic issues
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> In response to complaints about coaches, the UI strangely (or not) hires a firm that specializes in preventing/busting unions:
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> From their website:
> Labor Relations
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> Franczek Radelet is a powerful advocate for employers and a formidable adversary to unions. We provide creative and effective solutions to challenging labor relations problems. We aggressively pursue client goals at the bargaining table, in arbitration, and in the courtroom. We work with non-unionized employers to develop and implement effective strategies for preventing and defeating union organizing campaigns. We are a respected adversary—unions know we’ll anticipate both their negotiation tactics and campaign plans.
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