G&D Integrated Under Investigation For More Than 100 Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs)

“Unfair labor practice” refers to an action which violates relevant employment legislation regarding a transgression carried out by an employer. This legislation is part of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and ULPs are investigated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

Here’s a sampling of what G&D Integrated Manufacturing LLC has charged with since September 2021:

25-CA-283662 Interrogation/intimidation of Union Supporter on or around 9/20/21 

25-CA-283771 Retaliation, Surveillance, Interrogation against Union Supporter  

25-CA-283776 Union Supporter Discharge  

25-CA-283782 Isolation of Union Supporter on 10/12/21  

25-CA-284227 The employer engaged in direct dealing by proposing workers engage in a direct “contract” with Union 

25-CA-284242 Company threat of termination/loss of benefits from “contract” with Union  

25-CA-284280 The Employer interrogated Union supporter and threatened the closure of the facility 

25-CA-284284 Company implied workers will have no say over collective bargaining at captive audience meeting  

25-CA-284285 Isolation/surveillance of Union Supporter  

25-CA-284288 Company implied unionization is futile due to jurisdictional disputes with other unions at captive audience meeting  

25-CA-284291 Management implied benefits will be reduced in collective bargaining at captive audience meeting 

25-CA-284294 In a conversation with Union supporter, the Employer implied a loss of wages and benefits if the workers voted to unionize. 

25-CA-284312 Management posted sign near time clock saying plant would shut down and/or workers would lose benefits if they voted for the union 

25-CA-284322 Purchasing supervisor told union supporter that plant would shut down if workers voted for the union  

25-CA-284352 Discharge of Union Supporter 

25-CA-284475 Intimidation workers and statement by company owner that vote to unionize would be “severely consequential” during 10/12 captive audience meeting  

25-CA-284479 Stated that Union was using workers as “pawns” to advance Joy Silk ULP at captive audience meeting  

25-CA-284638 The Employer directed Union Supporter to intimidate/threaten union supporters 

25-CA-284781 Employer scrapped the work of Union Supporter  

25-CA-284785 Employer retroactively assessed attendance points without bargaining 

25-CA-284788 Employer unilaterally changed attendance policy 

25-CA-284790 Employer installed buzzer for break/lunch times  

25-CA-284792 Employer failed to conduct annual performance reviews  

25-CA-284799 Employer unilaterally changed overtime policy  

25-CA-284805 Employer scrapped the work of Union Supporter 

25-CA-284807 Employer denied Weingarten request of Union Supporter  

25-CA-284812 Employer retroactively assessed attendance points to Union Supporter 

25-CA-285009 On or around October 21, 2021, Union Supporter was denied light duty due to a knee injury despite the fact that he was offered light duty in the past after a similar knee injury and that light duty is currently available in the shop.  

25-CA-285010 On or around October 20, 2021, Company Supervisors retroactively assessed attendance points to Union Supporter in retaliation for his support of the Union. 

25-CA-285011 On or around October 21, 2021, union supporter was given a written warning for a work defect caused by another worker. The employer has not issued warnings to non-supporters who have caused defects. 

25-CA-285015 On or around October 20, 2021, Company Supervisors retroactively assessed attendance points to Union Supporter in retaliation for his support of the Union. 

25-CA-285024 On or around October 20, 2021, Company Supervisors retroactively assessed attendance points to Union Supporter in retaliation for his support of the Union. 

25-CA-285044 After telling the bargaining unit that there will be no more overtime work, Company Supervisor then permitted anti-union workers to perform overtime in job duties regularly performed by union supporters.  

25-CA-285048 On or around October 20, 2021, Company Supervisor began criticizing the work quality of union supporters despite the fact that he had previously praised their production efforts.  

25-CA-285141 On or around October 12, 2021, Company Supervisor told Union Supporter that if the workers voted to unionize, the owner would close the facility.  

25-CA-285145 On or around October 22, 2021, Company Supervisor performed bargaining unit work (driving a forklift) while members of the bargaining unit were looking for work to perform. 

25-CA-285157 On or around October 22, 2021, Plant Manager performed bargaining unit work (operating a machine called the fadal) while members of the bargaining unit were looking for work to perform.  

25-CA-285167 On or around October 22, 2021, Company Supervisor directed union supporters not to leave their work stations prior to 3:30 p.m. but allowed anti-union workers to do so.  

25-CA-285170 On or around October 22, 2021, Company Supervisor tampered with the settings of a machine called the fadal so that its operator, Union Supporter, would damage the machine. 

25-CA-285174 On or around October 22, 2021, Company Supervisor unilaterally modified the attendance policy by changing when attendance points would be assessed.  

25-CA-285181 On or around October 22, 2021, Company Supervisors surveilled employees as they were working. 

25-CA-285287 On or around October 25, 2021, Company Supervisor began unnecessarily criticizing the work of individuals in retaliation for their support of the Union.  

25-CA-285323 On or around October 25, 2021, Company Supervisor performed bargaining unit work (plugging a deck) while members of the bargaining unit were looking for work to perform.  

25-CA-285179 On or around October 22, 2021, the employer has failed to remove the “vote no” signs despite the Union winning the election.  

25-CA-285630 On or around October 29, 2021, the Employer violated the Act by threatening the Union with litigation concerning its G&D Union logo and pro-Union website. 

25-CA-285899 On or around November 3, 2021, Company Supervisor performed bargaining unit work (assembling parts and doors) while members of the bargaining unit were looking for work to perform. On or around November 3, 2021, anti-union worker was permitted to work despite an injury while union supporter was denied light duty.  

25-CA-285898 On or around November 2, 2021, the Employer refused to review the work of Union Supporter so that he could correct any potential defects. 

25-CA-285896, 25-CA-285893 On or around October 29, 2021, Company Supervisor performed bargaining unit work (assembling parts) while members of the bargaining unit were looking for work to perform.  

25-CA-286147 On or around November 5, 2021, Company Supervisor issued Union Supporter a written warning for a production error, despite the fact he had previously fixed the issues.  

25-CA-286133 On or around November 5, 2021, Company Supervisor Union Supporter’s request for Union representation during an investigatory interview.  

25-CA-286397 Previously, the Union filed a charge because the Employer scrapped the work of Union Supporter in retaliation for supporting the Union. On or around November 9, 2021, Company Supervisor issued discipline in retaliation for the prior unfair labor practice charge.  

25-CA-286409 The Employer terminated Union Supporter in retaliation for his support of the Union. 

25-CA-286416 The Employer assessed attendance points against Union Supporter for an absence. This absence would not have merited a point deduction under the Employer’s previous enforcement of its attendance policy.  

25-CA-286418 On or around November 11, 2021, Company Supervisor disciplined Union Supporter for production errors. Union Supporter’s conduct would not have warranted discipline under the Employer’s previous enforcement of its production rules. 

25-CA-287972 On or around November 23, 2021, Company Supervisor engaged in unlawful surveillance of the bargaining unit by requiring workers to move weld curtains and blueprint boards so that he can watch them.  

25-CA-287988 On or around November 23, 2021, Company Supervisor interrogated Union Supporter about the unfair labor practices filed by the Union and told him that the charges need to stop.  

25-CA-289948 On February 2, 2022, the Employer refused to continue negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement, claiming that further negotiations were futile. The Union seeks 10(j) relief.  

25-CA-290089 On February 3, 2022, the Employer closed its fabrication shop due to inclement weather without first bargaining with the Union. The Employer permitted its unorganized paint shop employees to work that day.  

25-CA-90090 Since on or about 9/8/2021, the above named employer by its officers, agents and representatives acting in concert has discriminated against a known union supporter by not hiring him.  

25-CA-290115 Since on or about 9-16-21, Company Supervisor told bargaining unit employees they are getting brand new welding equipment. 

25-CA-290087 Retaliation against Union Supporters by cutting power to AC unit on or around 9/21/21  

25-CA-290109 Management began holding morning meets on the floor to surveil workers on or around 9/21/21  

25-CA-290112 Company Supervisors approached Union Supporter to intimidate him into buying his union shirt off his person on or around 9/21/21 

25-CA-290155 On or around 9/24/21, an employee was approached by Company Supervisor coercing him to vote no. This employee also witnessed office staff and managers wearing “No Union” shirts around bargaining unit employees all day.  

25-CA-290169 On or around 9/24/21, an employee was approached by another employee and coerced to vote no in the election. Bargaining unit employee witnessed Management wearing Vote No shirts  

25-CA-290132 On or around 9/24/21, an employee was approached and coerced by another employee and handed a vote NO flier.  

25-CA-290142 On or around 9/24/21, bargaining unit employee was approached by another employee and coerced the bargaining unit employee to vote no.  

25-CA-290192 On or around 9/9/21, the employer made unilateral changes regarding assignments of welding positions.  

25-CA-290298 Employer unilaterally changed job assignments on 12/13/21 

25-CA-290269 Employer unilaterally changed time off policies on 12/9/21.  

25-CA-290439 Employer made unilateral changes to overtime policy on or around 1/10/22. 

25-CA-290565 Since on or about 1/18/22, the employer made unilateral changes related job assignment and/or duties. 

25-CA-290943 Since on or about 2/3/22, company refusing to allow bargaining unit employees to work their scheduled shift. 

25-CA-290949 Since on or about 2/3/22, company making unilateral changes to the bargaining unit’s schedule.  

25-CA-290948 Since on or about 2/18/22, company refusing to allow bargaining unit employees to work their scheduled shift. 

25-CA-290956 Since on or about 2/18/22, company making unilateral changes to the bargaining unit’s schedule. 

25-CA-291494 Since on or about 9-24-21, Quality Control Manager coerced an employee to vote no using intimidation of employee’s personal information. 

25-CA-291492 Since on or about 9-24-21, Vice President of Company coerced an employee to vote no with anti-union literature.  

25-CA-291496 Since on or about 9-24-21, Manager coerced and intimidated an employee to vote no in upcoming election.  

25-CA-291544 Since on or about 9-28-21, Company Supervisor isolated an employee to a separate facility on site as well as maintained surveillance on said employee. 

25-CA-291546 Since on or about 9-28-21, Company Supervisor made promises regarding employment and coerced an employee to vote no in an upcoming election. 

25-CA-291545 Since on or about 9-28-21, Company Supervisor coerced and employee with promises of better working conditions.  

25-CA-291618 Since on or about 10-1-21, Quality Control Supervisor coerced an employee to vote no in the election by promising better working conditions.  

25-CA-291627 Since on or about 10-1-21, Quality Control Supervisor coerced and employee to vote no in the election by bribing with new work equipment.  

25-CA-291624 Since on or about 10-8-21, Company Owner and Company President coerced and intimidated an employee to vote NO in the election in a private meeting. 

25-CA-291629 Since on or about 10-8-21, Company Owner and Company President coerced and intimidated Union Supporter to vote NO in the election in a private meeting.  

25-CA-291634 Since on or about 10-8-21, Company Owner and Company President coerced and intimidated Union Supporter to vote NO in the election in a private meeting.  

25-CA-291640 Since on or about 10-8-21, Company Owner and Company President coerced and intimidated Union Supporter to vote NO in the election in a private meeting.  

25-CA-291779 Since on or about 11-26-21, Company management exhibited retaliation by placing material in union supporter’s work area creating a safety hazard. 

25-CA-291790 Since on or about 12-14-21, Company discriminated against the bargaining unit by sending bonus checks to everyone employed in the company except for the bargaining unit.  

25-CA-291783 Since on or about 12-21-21, Company management continued threats and intimidation by packing up some equipment needed to continue production and alluding to the closing of the shop. 

25-CA-291898 Since on or about 1-5-22, Company making unilateral changes in job details as Supervisor was doing work of the bargaining unit.  

25-CA-291896 Since on or about 1-5-22, Company Supervisor was performing bargaining unit work (operating forklift) taking work away from the bargaining unit employee.  

25-CA-291930 Since on or about 1-7-22, Parts Supervisor told a Union Supporter he couldn’t buy equipment through the company any longer threatening that the employee might not have a job much longer. 

25-CA-291927 Since on or about 1-7-22, Company making unilateral changes in employees process and ability to buy work equipment through the company by parts supervisor.  

25-CA-291985 Since on or about 1-10-22, Company making unilateral changes in job details as Supervisor was doing work of the bargaining unit  

25-CA-291978 Since on or about 1-10-22, Company Supervisor was performing bargaining unit work (operating forklift) taking work away from the bargaining unit employees.  

25-CA-291991 Since on or about 1-11-22, Company making unilateral changes in job details as Supervisors were doing work of the bargaining unit.  

25-CA-291997 Since on or about 1-11-22, Company Supervisor was performing bargaining unit work (operating forklift) and Company Supervisor was also performing bargaining unit work (building doors and packing) effectively taking work away from the bargaining unit employees. 

25-CA-292005 Since on or about 1-27-22, Management gave a new work assignment to one bargaining unit employee with no training or assistance when the work assignment was previously done by two trained employees.  

25-CA-292018 Since on or about 1-27-22, Company making unilateral changes in work assignments and duties.  

25-CA-292027 Since on or about 1-31-22, Company making unilateral changes prohibited actions and/or activities while at work.  

25-CA-292017 Since on or about 1-31-22, Plant Manager threatened a bargaining unit employee for eating while working (common practice never addressed before). 

25-CA-292609 Since on or about 1-11-22, President and Vice President on break from negotiations went to the shop floor along with multiple members of management stopped production on the floor and announced layoffs and/or closing of the manufacturing portion of G&D.  

25-CA-292610 Since on or about 1-18-22, Company removed center decks from work orders 

25-CA-292623 Since on or about 1-25-22, Company withholding benefit reimbursement from bargaining unit employee  

25-CA-292621 Since on or about 1-27-22, Company isolated an injured bargaining unit employee needing medical attention  

25-CA-292682 Since on or about 2-7-22, plant manager doing work of the bargaining unit by making kits for decks and doing quality inspections that QC normally does 

25-CA-292627 Since on or about 2-7-22, Company making unilateral changes in job details as plant manager was doing work of the bargaining unit  

25-CA-292633 Since on or about 2-21-22, plant manager doing work of the bargaining unit by making kits for decks and doing quality inspections that QC normally does 

25-CA-292637 Since on or about 2-21-22, Company making unilateral changes in job details as plant manager was doing work of the bargaining unit 

25-CA-292642 Since on or about 2-22-22, Plant Manager doing work of the bargaining unit by making kits for decks and doing quality inspections that QC normally does 

25-CA-292693 Since on or about 2-22-22, Company making unilateral changes in job details as plant manager was doing work of the bargaining unit  

25-CA-292647 Since on or about 2-23-22, Plant manager doing work of the bargaining unit by making kits for decks and doing quality inspections that QC normally does 

25-CA-292658 Since on or about 2-23-22, Company making unilateral changes in job details as plant manager Derek Robison was doing work of the bargaining unit  

25-CA-292674 Since on or about 2-11-22, Bargaining unit employee threatened in morning meeting by NO vote with no disciplinary action taken  

25-CA-292695 Since on or about 3-7-22, Maintenance workers brought in for material handling after laying off majority of bargaining unit workforce that had done this type of work prior  

25-CA-292696 Since on or about 3-15-22, remaining bargaining unit employee now allowed to work overtime after majority of unit is laid off  

25-CA-292708 Since on or about 3-8-22, Company offering a bonus to employee after majority of bargaining unit is laid off.