CALPELRA Alert/Deck The Halls With Union Apparel
While many collective bargaining agreements contain no-strike clauses and other provisions regarding public employees’ ability to express their opinions of their salaries and working conditions, it is less common for agreements to specify what types of expression are permissible. Recent cases have addressed two particular types of employee speech: (1) wearing union paraphernalia during work hours; and (2) displaying signs labeled with union-related speech at employee workstations. Generally, these forms of speech constitute protected employee rights and may be limited only under special circumstances. 

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2016 CALPELRA President:  Lori Walsh, County of Placer
Alert No. 16-12 Authors:  Nate J. Kowalski, Jay G. Trinnaman, and Arielle J. Spinner,
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
This Alert summarizes a significant recent court case, arbitration decision, legislation, or other important information.  The Alert format is not intended as a periodic review of all significant cases, but instead provides labor relations practitioners with key information for immediate guidance in day-to-day activities.
The information contained in this publication is not intended to constitute professional counsel or a legal opinion. Although we consider the information to be timely and accurate, there is no substitute for personal counsel with a professional. Provided with specific facts, your attorney can fashion a solution sensitive to your needs.
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