So what’s the status of the ULP charge? What’s the “next step” in the process of the charge and when should any result/verdict/ruling/penalty/etc?
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To be fair, the ULP charges were filed by the Union prior to the strike actually be called.
According the CWA's accounting, the strike was called because of the ULP, not the contract itself.
"3.5 Company still using delay tactics and won’t bargain in if good faith"
Anything more specific to either allegation?
" If the charges have merit, the NLRB would seek a settlement or issue a formal complaint"
A complaint was issued in only 3.73% of the ULP charges brought in 2023 according to the NLRB website. 69% were found to be without merit. Keep your expectations realistic.
“ Wow! That’s Christmas!”
To be fair, the ULP charges were filed by the Union prior to the strike actually be called.
Additionally, it seems that 14 weeks is the max. I’d like to think that is an outlier and it won’t go on that long.
‘To answer your question, it is still under investigation. Apparently that can take up to ~14 weeks!”
Wow! That’s Christmas! A lot employees who have kids will be bankrupt. Kids are super expensive now. Wonder if these people voted to strike?
A mediator is just that, no abiding legal authority, the next step could be a panel or an arbitrator. Either side can back out at anytime from mediation. The union deemed the company was using the mediator, in a delaying tactic. They dropped the mediator to get back to face to face, across the table bargaining. Drop the middleman.
“I think the fact that the CWA dismissed and would no longer work with the federal mediator would remove any legal argument it it reaches the NLRB point.
CWA initially complains that negations are "Not fair!" and strikes.
ATT brings in federal mediator
CWA takes a few days to bring mediator up to speed on their position.
CWA says it will not work with mediator anymore.
Just a guess, but I'm thinking the mediator thought the CWA's claims were without merit”
It was my understanding that the mediator wasn’t there to validate/invalidate/settle/rule on the ULP charge but were only there for the sole purpose of attempting to negotiate an agreement.
I also don’t know if CWA(or T) has the authority or grounds to “dismiss”(or “fire”) the mediator, nor do I know what implications refusing to further meet with the mediator might bring about.
“ 3. CWA takes a few days to bring mediator up to speed on their position.
- CWA says it will not work with mediator anymore.”
You forgot,
- 5 Company still using delay tactics and won’t bargain in if good faith. After a few days see #4
I think the fact that the CWA dismissed and would no longer work with the federal mediator would remove any legal argument it it reaches the NLRB point.
- CWA initially complains that negations are "Not fair!" and strikes.
- ATT brings in federal mediator
- CWA takes a few days to bring mediator up to speed on their position.
- CWA says it will not work with mediator anymore.
Just a guess, but I'm thinking the mediator thought the CWA's claims were without merit.
To answer your question, it is still under investigation. Apparently that can take up to ~14 weeks!
My understanding is that the next step would be a decision by the NLRB. If the charges have merit, the NLRB would seek a settlement or issue a formal complaint.
At that point, if they don’t settle the case, then it would go to a hearing.
Hope that helps.
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Disney Strike
https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2024/07/30/disneyland-avoids-strike-workers-agree-to-24-dollar-minimum-wage/
We at T are assessing our options. We are bargaining in good faith but have run into a snag. This latest strike by Disney has caused us to face feckless cowards of the American public on two fronts. Ok, three when the public rebels against us for denying them football. We have made it clear to our team to stand tall in the face of adversity. We may not prevail but will cause the biggest cluster since Bush and his WMD claims. We are reverting to tricks of old, make em look there when we sc--w em here. Our team is all on board because they know who butters their bread. Look for more negative posts about CWA. We are also in the process of rounding up all those Disney mid-ets along with their leader Mickey. We have operatives operating on operations because they know how to operate.