US Department of Labor finalizes rule protecting union workers Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959

The US Department of Labor has finalized a rule under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to strengthen protections for union workers. This rule clarifies disclosure requirements and worker rights in labor organizations. While primarily a labor law matter, it may indirectly affect labor certification processes used in employment-based immigration cases. The finalized rule is now in effect.