NLRB judge rules against Lytton Band in casino union dispute

Monday, March 18, 2013  

The Lytton Band of Pomo Indians in California has engaged in unfair labor practices at its casino, a judge with the National Labor Relations Board ruled.

Unite Here Local 2850 lodged several complaints at the San Pablo Lytton Casino. Workers there have been without a contract for more than three years and the NLRB judge said the tribe refused to negotiate a bargaining agreement, made unilateral changes affecting the union and employees, kept documents from the union and coerced employees on union matters.

"Having found [the tribe] engaged in certain unfair labor practices, I shall recommend that it be ordered to cease and desist therefrom and take certain affirmative action to effectuate the purposes and policies of the [National Labor Relations Act]," Administrative Law Judge Jay Pollack wrote in a March 5 decision.

The ruling resolves four open cases involving the union and the tribe -- 32-CA-086359, 32-CA-064020, 32-CA-025665 and 32-CA-025585.

Get the Story:
Federal labor judge rules Casino San Pablo engaged in unfair labor practices (The Contra Costa Times 3/16)

Relevant Documents:

NLRB finds 'merit' in labor union's claims at Lytton Band's casino (09/07)