Labor complaint issued against casino

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.themorningsun.com/stories/092307/loc_complaint.shtml

By MARK RANZENBERGER
Sun Staff Writer

The National Labor Relations Board has issued a formal complaint against the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort alleging an unfair labor practice interfering with Teamsters' efforts to organize casino workers. According to federal documents, a hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 17 in Mt. Pleasant. A location for the hearing as not yet been set. Teamsters Local 486 has been attempting to organize the casino workers.

The leaders of the Saginaw-based local filed an unfair labor practice charge against the casino, charging that casino managers threatened that casino workers would be subject to adverse consequences if they went to an organizing meeting, and that workers were told to stay away were handing out leaflets.

Federal investigators determined there was enough evidence to schedule a hearing before an administrative law judge. If the hearing takes place, the judge would issue a finding on whether the unfair labor practice actually took place.

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, owners of the giant casino, argues that the NLRB has no jurisdiction over the Tribe and its operations, claiming Tribal sovereignty.

An NLRB official who asked not to be identified because he could be part of the process, said the labor board would be willing to settle the case before the hearing. He said many such charges are settled that way.

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[blueknight]

1. steve

as a lifelong union member, i appreciate these union threads you link