CUE Inc. - A Community For Positive Employee Relations

01/05/2026

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled on April 28, 2026, that Oncor Electric Delivery Company was legally permitted to fire an employee for testimony given at a state legislative hearing, reversing a prior decision by the National Labor Relations Board. This marks the second time the D.C. Circuit has reversed the NLRB in this 13-year-old case. The court previously sent the case back to the Board in 2018 for failing to properly apply the "labor dispute" requirement, which the court concludes the Board still failed to do correctly on remand.

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday said an electrical utility company was ​within its rights to fire an employee who testified about safety concerns with digital "smart meters" at a ‌hearing of the Texas state legislature, reversing the National Labor Relations Board.

30/04/2026

Join us for our upcoming Industry Discussion Groups—a chance to connect, share insights, and stay ahead of what’s shaping employee and labor relations right now.

These virtual sessions bring the energy of Council on Employee Relations conference discussions straight to your desk.

📅 June 23–25
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM ET

Connect with peers, exchange best practices, and walk away with real-world strategies you can use immediately.

🔗 Register here: https://members.cueinc.com/atlas/web-content/1086

29/04/2026

The NLRB Could Soon Have a Three-Person Republican Majority - Employment Law This Week.

The nomination of James Macy (Republican) alongside the renomination of David Prouty (Democrat) is expected to establish a 3-2 Republican majority on the Board. Because Member Prouty’s term expires in August, the Senate is under pressure to confirm nominees quickly to maintain a quorum.

With a Republican majority, the Board is likely to revisit and potentially overturn several key rulings.

James Macy's NLRB nomination could create a Republican majority—putting Biden-era labor precedents on the chopping block. A 3-minute briefing for employers.

28/04/2026

Engagement Problems Demand Leadership Investments

Monday, May 18, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Presented by Terry Dunn, Positive Management Leadership, Inc.

Workforce engagement across North America is in decline—and the root of the issue starts with managers. Research shows a direct connection between manager engagement and overall employee engagement, yet manager engagement continues to fall, with the most significant drops among younger and female leaders.
In this one-hour webinar, grounded in insights from Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace research, attendees will explore what’s driving this trend, why it matters for both unionized and non-union organizations, and what leaders can do to turn it around. The session will also highlight the business case for investing in frontline supervisors and introduce Gallup’s three-step framework to rebuild manager engagement to pre-pandemic levels.

This webinar kicks off a broader series focused on frontline supervisor development.

Register here: https://members.cueinc.com/atlas/events/engagement-problems-demand-leadership-investments-2088/details

14/04/2026

How to Act on Employee Feedback

Acting on employee feedback can strengthen your leadership—as long as you handle it thoughtfully. Move too fast, and your efforts may seem insincere. Move too slow, and you risk looking unresponsive. The key is managing how you change, not just what you change. Focus on three actions. Pause before...

08/04/2026

Global Talent Shortages Are Getting Worse as Employee Engagement Drops, Study Shows https://buff.ly/ry8NpRe

The study suggests AI is partially to blame for employees becoming disengaged at work.

03/04/2026

Under Trump 2.0, federal employees disengaged, dissatisfied, survey shows | Federal News Network https://buff.ly/r3AiKhl

Nearly 60% of federal employees who took a survey from the Partnership for Public Service reported that their engagement has decreased since 2024.

31/03/2026

Canton SA Recycling Employees Scrap Steelworkers Union

CANTON, OH - A group of over 40 employees of SA Recycling in Canton have successfully voted Steelworkers union officials out of power at their facility by a wide margin.

30/03/2026

⏳ One week to go!
Are you ready to strengthen your foundation in labor relations?
CUE 101: Positive Employee & Labor Relations kicks off April 6 & 9—and this is your chance to get up to speed on today’s evolving labor landscape.
✔️ NLRA + campaign basics
✔️ NLRB & political updates
✔️ Real-world insights you’ll actually use
🎓 Earn 2 SHRM credits + optional certification
Spots are filling—secure yours now:
🔗 https://members.cueinc.com/atlas/events/cue-101-spring-2026--2084/details

25/03/2026

Sixth Circuit Rejects the NLRB’s Cemex Bargaining Order Standard https://buff.ly/KkIj0cm

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) exceeded its adjudicatory authority by issuing its Cemex decision—which dramatically changes the rules governing union recognition—without having notice-and-comment rulemaking. This dec...

23/03/2026

⏰ Starting TOMORROW — Don’t Miss This Conversation
When organizing activity is happening nearby, the impact can be immediate—and waiting to respond isn’t a strategy.

Join industry peers March 24–26 at 1:00 PM ET for a timely discussion on how to assess risk, respond appropriately, and maintain strong employee relations when activity hits close to home.

📍 Choose your session:

👛 Retail
Tuesday, March 24
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Direct registration link: https://members.cueinc.com/atlas/events/retail-industry-discussion-group-march-2026--1081/details

📦 Manufacturing
Wednesday, March 25
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Direct registration link: https://members.cueinc.com/atlas/events/manufacturing-industry-discussion-group-march-2026--1082/details

🚚 Transportation
Thursday, March 26
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Direct registration link: https://members.cueinc.com/atlas/events/transportation-industry-discussion-group-march-2026--1083/details