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SEIU Affiliate Accused of Punishing Dissenting Employees

Two employees who voiced support for a rival union were wrongfully dismissed during contract negotiations with a Service Employees International Union (SEIU) affiliate, according to a complaint issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

According to the complaint, the SEIU-affiliated Rochester Regional Joint Board of Workers United carried out unfair labor practices by “negotiating to insert new language in a labor contract that reduced the pay and work opportunities of the employees,” The Examiner reports.  Both dismissed individuals were employees of Sodexo who worked in cafeteria and catering jobs in New York.

After an investigation, NLRB found there was enough evidence to support the employees’ allegations that Workers United engaged in illegal conduct against them in retaliation for their support of a rival union, Local 471-UNITE HERE. The NLRB complaint specifically alleges that during negotiations for a new contract in May 2010, Workers United, an SEIU affiliate, demanded new contract language that reduced the vacation pay of Rodrigue.

The SEIU affiliate reportedly also demanded that catering assignments be based on seniority, reducing the work opportunities and pay of one of the anti-union employees.

The NLRB alleges that the SEIU affiliate engaged in this illegal conduct to retaliate against [the two employees], who supported Local 471-UNITE HERE, and also “to discourage other employees from supporting” Local 471-UNITE HERE.

By this conduct, the union “has been restraining and coercing employees in the exercising of rights guaranteed” under federal labor laws, according to the complaint. As part of the remedy for the alleged unfair labor practices, the NLRB is seeking to have Workers United pay lost wages, with interest, to the affected workers.

The SEIU-affiliated union — not the Sodexo company — must answer to the complaint by Wednesday and an NLRB Administrative Law Judge will rule in a hearing on the complaint in January.

Comments (58)

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  • mcpbob
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 5:59am

    If the union workers themselves wake up and see that they are being played by these unions as they spend billions of their dollars on elections and will soon be looking for a bail out for their pensions, it’s legalized organized crime.

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  • josie wales
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 4:40am

    Just what Obamadinijad said to do punish your enemies. You can never disagree with a leftie and have a civil conversation when they have the facts presented to them they want to get angry because they can not prevail.

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  • justice
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 4:33am

    unions are the ruining of american jobs..get rid of them and if they send someone your way promoting unions, shot it down as fast as you can, they rush in like roaches.

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  • glenng2
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 4:27am

    Wow does this story imply that unions are less than an honest fair playing lot! Support any Union and you’ll get no sympathy from me.

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  • BoilitDown
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 3:51am

    The unions saved Pat Quinn as governor in Illinois with a squeaker election made possible by means of voter fraud. Their mothers must be so proud.
    A major effort needs to be undertaken to remove union influence in politics and power them down in the workplace. I mean a HUGE effort throughout the country.
    Trumpka is a loud mouthed, leg breaker style tyrant with designs to increase the size and scope of the unions, as well as enriching himself. It goes without saying that, he needs to be stopped cold in his tracks as soon as possible, along with every other union leader of his ilk. I don’t want him to see a Hoffa type of and end but rather shrunk down to size and shamed nationally.

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  • petey
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 3:15am

    Since I did an “opt out” with my union,I got a nice little letter,explaining what “union” benefits that I am no longer eligible to receive.I had enough of their politics and their mocking of everything “right”.

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  • Cowboy
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 3:11am

    Eliminate the dissenters. It’s the communist way….

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  • New-American-Saviors
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 1:15am

    SEIU /AARP/ American Legion …and all the Socialist Regime supporters NEED to Go.
    It‘s NOT The membership it’s the FEW who benefit. We need to see LOTS of Internal Investigations.
    Workers,activate those cell phone camera’s. In these cases you’re a Patriot/ Not a Snitch.

    Let’s see some good intell…some Indictments and Don’t depend on the Main stream media. Go to
    FOX with some Tips. This is only going to get worse. members will be in the middle as usual. I was a Cop for a number of years and we were always used as pawns.

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  • independentvoteril
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:40am

    this is funny.. they are fighting with each other.. the employees have a point.. my son in law lost his job when he complained about the hiring of ILLEGAL that didn’t even speak ENGLISH and were suppose to be his helpers.. because my son in law is MEXICAN they ASSUMED he should speak Spanish ( he doesn’t know any) and that he would be FINE with having the illegals work and cut him out of overtime.. just cause they are MEXICAN and so is he.. unions are NOT as strong as they portray they are.. the members are NOT behind them.. they only pay them dues to keep their jobs..

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  • joseph Fawcett
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:37am

    I worked a union job for a few months while I lived on Long Island. It was terrible what the union did. I actually went off on the employee rep who came by. He tried to dictate to me that his efforts were for the good of all employees. The issue was over health care I was suppose to get this great package but the Union had decided that they would change the rules, therefore I had to wait another six months. I wasn’t allow to work full-time and there was another issue, but I forget. I think it might have been them protecting terrible workers form being fired. The rep was a union guy, had no concern for the workers but made sure that our dues were taken out of our paychecks. Oh, I do not respect nor like unions. They have become a plague in this country and on the american worker.

    http://www.josephfawcettart.com western artist

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    • momsense
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 3:04am

      They make millions while taking no risk and it’s all on your coat tails.

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  • Elfrida
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:23am

    Are you surprised? Union bosses are only interested in getting more power and will not be able to keep up with their spending. Does it remind you of something? Maybe the way our government is spending our money. Beware, they won’t be able to protect your dues by lobbying in the global environment, telling people: “Workers of the world, unite!” – while they keep on spending your money and endangering your pensions. Workers of the United States: stand up for your rights!

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    • momsense
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 3:02am

      100% correct–why do you think that the first thing they as for is wage increases? All their money is tied to a percentage of the worker’s pay–they’re making bundles while assuming no risk.

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  • pamela kay
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:06am

    Greed, corruption, and control with millions to finance the progressive agenda, at the cost of the destruction The United States of America.

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  • GRuss
    Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:01am

    When you’re in bed with vipers expect to get bitten!

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  • ...............R..U..Kidding...Me
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:53pm

    Stupid union employees are to dumb to know they are taking it up the ying yang. Go non-union and use your money for what you want.

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    • RealityCheck
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:10am

      too not to

      When you call people dumb you should first appear smarter than average. Ya, all those union workers stop paying dues and the companies will let them go for cheaper labor. How do you think businesses like Temp Agency’s exist? Companies do not have to pay insurance for those workers or provide benefits and the only thing keeping most middle class laborers employed is the Unions.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 1:55am

      RealityCheck
      On the temp agencies, some of them have benefit programs you can participate in, they don’t pay the premiums for you but they do have them–and the cost is less than individual insurance.
      I feel sorry for the workers who are so dependent on the unions…..if I were a member, they would scare me to death. They are spending SO MUCH money on these elections..money is so tight that contract negotiations are going to be more difficult…and the workers pensions are only between 50 and 60% funded in some cases. The union members should really FORCE them to get the funding on the pensions up–someday it is all going to catch up with the union bosses…but the members will probably lose.

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  • HouseNegro
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:39pm

    Union members make up a large part of the uneducated masses. Ihave watched them walk a picket line for strike pay($10aday) loose homes, cars ,boats everything and for what. The Union Boss made his millions off you and what did you get? We use to make stuff in America…………………………

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    • RealityCheck
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:04am

      All I’m going to say is you should do a little more research and also look at the positives from Unions. Walmart – max pay is $12.50 hr period no Union. What makes you think GM or any other big manufacturing company wouldn’t have gone the Walmart pay route without the formation of the workers union? Do you have any idea what it was like to work at Ford back in the day? A little research here and imagine your boss doing those things. I’m just a little offended by calling Union members uneducated. I’m not trying to support what has become of Unions today but before you call people uneducated, stop and think about it.

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    • BruceB
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 1:29am

      12.50 an hr. Ask all the auto workers that have lost their jobs since Gm and Chrysler have went bankrupt what 12.50 an hr looks like, 0×40 hrs is still 00.00 per hr .

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    • HouseNegro
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 6:49am

      @RealityCheck

      I’m sorry the truth about uneducated union workers hits close to home……………..

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  • BrandyWilson
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:35pm

    Mousey…I totally agree…who is slandering these upright citizens?..SEIU the lie that keeps on telling!

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  • thepatriotdave
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:32pm

    Unions are going backwards. I have first-hand knowledge of how things were run on the Union run Docks in N.Y. and New Jersey back in the day of a young Frank Sinatra. If a Union member was out of line, and out-of-line could mean any supposed infraction, the Dock Workers Union would get another Union person to have a man-to-man talk with the ‘confused’ one. If that didn’t work…. they beat him to within an inch of his life. Back then they called it “Union Enforcement”. It worked well. The Union kept their grip on power and the ‘enforcer’ always got a nice bonus in his pay that week.

    The way things are going, we will have rolled back to those days well before Obama leaves office. “Workers of the World Unite” to help the Marxists rule the world!

    PatriotShops.com

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  • Mousey
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:26pm

    What!? “coercing?!“ ”abuses???” SEIU isnt all charm and honey? This must be a joke

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  • JD2020
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:26pm

    American workers need to unite to get rid of these out of control unions. SEIU, AFL-CIO and the rest of the out of control unions are not being run in line or in support of our Constitution.

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  • BurntHills
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:24pm

    our family is full of different Construction unions in Chicago, so far ”okay”….. we still vote who we want to vote for even tho they lean democrat (Chicago Mob, of course) . but these ”obama” ones are giving all unions a REALLY bad name.

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  • BrandyWilson
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:22pm

    SEIU and corrupt practices…I’m SHOCKED!…Whodathunkit?

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  • QuietRiot
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:22pm

    SEIU We are coming after you !! Americans Unite !! Last week was only the first step in a long dominating walk ….. We know who you are , we know your tactics and you will be defeated…. Like acorn the tree was chopped down no more seeds from that tree.

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  • rojotx
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:22pm

    And this surprises anyone! The SEIU is nuttin’ but a bunches of Thugs. They will probably Blame Bush for their lack of respect for, um, not sure! Just……blame Bush!

    http://bcast.eamped.com

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  • neverending
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:21pm

    lowlife bastards

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    • ron the veteran
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:01pm

      this would be like beck said they are pushing the prez to do the things they want. and a good old fashoned union riot will do the trick. why pay games with them arrest them all and hold them until they are too old to crap right.

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  • HKS
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:19pm

    Wow unions fighting unions, Is that like a cat fight.

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    • snowleopard3200 {mix art}
      Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:29pm

      Nah, more like the storm for a nice sized union on union civil war. May they all burn for what I care for the Progressive ones, the unions times have passed, go on into the night or in a blaze for what it is worth. At the least then I could bring the hotdogs and marshmellows.

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    • Robert W
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 3:31am

      Shocking. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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    • RightUnite
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 7:17am

      Yeee haaaa! Now, I am normally against many lawsuits, but I hope the two workers take this union for all they can get!

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    • drbage
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 8:22am

      Unions fighting unions, Dems fighting Dems, “Republicans” fighting “Republicans” sounds like same ol‘ same ol’ to me except more people are watching and will hopefully see the wolves hiding inside the sheepskin.

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    • SgtB
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 8:29am

      I thought that the only people SoDexHo hired were mentally handicapped. How do they even need a union when they make barely over minumun wage? It reminds me of when I started working at a grocery store. After a few months the union rep would come through and MAKE you join or you would lose your job. My first paycheck after that I saw that the union took $20 in dues from my check. I was only getting minimum wage at part time and the entire check was normally about $80! They took 25% of my pay for representing me and I made minimum wage! I’m not proud of what happened next, but suffice it to say that I took every break I could get and drinks and food were on the house. I know now that it was wrong, but when you become so demoralized when some jackwagon is stealing 25% of your paycheck and it is legal!

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    • ron the veteran
      Posted on November 9, 2010 at 11:57am

      im gonna screw em… no im gonna ……noooo its my turn! its time to put all the union leaders in prison. they been tied up with the mob and the communists for years. its time to put an end to the unions, they have outlived their usefulness.

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