Facts

Communications Workers of America AFL-CIO filed a complaint against Pacific Bell Telephone Co. dba AT&T and Nevada Bell Telephone Co. dba AT&T for alleged violations of the National Labor Relations Act.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The Union accused the two phone companies of engaging in unfair labor practices by, among others, maintaining an overly broad rule that prohibits employees from wearing union insignia, and threatening employees with reprisals for wearing union insignia.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Both companies denied any wrongdoing.

Result

The judge found that the companies committed unfair labor practices in violation of the Act, and ordered the companies to cease and desist from further violating the Act. Additionally, the companies were required to compensate the employees for any losses incurred as a result of enforcing the overly broad rule and the unilateral implementation of rules made in its employees' terms and conditions of employment including rules prohibiting employees from wearing union insignia or placing stickers on company owned vehicles, laptops, and lockers.

Other Information

Respondents Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell intend to appeal the judge's decision.