Greenley v. Laborers' International Union

**Greenley v. Laborers' International Union: Court Allows Robocall Lawsuit to Continue** This case involved workers who received unwanted phone calls and text messages from the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA). The workers claimed these unsolicited communications violated federal law that protects people from unwanted robocalls and automated messages. LIUNA tried to get the lawsuit thrown out of court early, arguing that the workers didn't have a valid case. However, the court disagreed and denied the union's request to dismiss the case. The judge found that the workers had properly shown they were harmed by the unwanted calls and had valid claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The court determined the workers presented believable allegations that the union both carelessly and intentionally violated the law by making these unsolicited contacts. This decision matters for workers because it shows that courts will protect people from unwanted calls and texts, even when they come from labor unions or other organizations. Workers have legal rights regarding their phone privacy, and they can take legal action when those rights are violated. The case demonstrates that all organizations - including unions - must follow federal rules about automated calling and texting.