The entire .pdf, including the history of the complaint, the finding etc. can be read here:
http://www.nlrb.gov/shared_files/Board%20Decisions/343/34351.pdf
The short story is the Blade lost this case before the NLRB big time. Here\'s the end game:
REMEDY
Having found that the Respondent has engaged in an unfair labor practice, we shall order it to cease and desist and to take certain affirmative action designed to effectuate the policies of the Act. Specifically, having found that the Respondent has violated Section 8(a)(5) and (1) of the Act by unilaterally, without notifying and bargaining with the Union, changing a work rule and disciplinary policy for its pressroom employees, the Respondent shall be ordered, upon the request of the Union, to rescind the unilateral changes found herein. The Respondent shall also be ordered to notify, and upon request, bargain with the Union, as the exclusive collective bargaining representative of its pressroom employees, before implementing any changes in wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment of unit employees.
ORDER: The National Labor Relations Board orders that the Respondent, The Toledo Blade Company, Inc., Toledo, Ohio, its officers, agents, successors, and assigns, shall
1. Cease and desist from (a) Refusing to bargain with Toledo Newspaper and Printing Graphics Union No. 27N, affiliated with Graphic Communications International Union, AFL– CIO, as the duly designated representative of its employees in the appropriate bargaining unit, by making unilateral changes to its work rules and disciplinary policy. (b) In any like or related manner interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed them by Section 7 of the Act.
2. Take the following affirmative action necessary to-effectuate the policies of the Act. (a) On request of the Union, rescind the unilateral changes found herein. (b) Before implementing any changes in wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of unit employees, notify and, on request, bargain with the Union as the exclusive collective-bargaining representative of employees in the following bargaining unit: All pressroom employees, who work in pressrooms operated by the Respondent, and on all printing presses-employed in the pressroom, including but not limited to gravure, offset and letterpress printing presses and associated devices, but excluding all office clerical employees, guards, and supervisors as defined in the Act. (c) Within 14 days after service by the Region, post at its facility in Toledo, Ohio, copies of the attached notice marked "Appendix."15 Copies of the notice, on forms provided by the Regional Director for Region 8, after being signed by the Respondent’s authorized representative, shall be posted and maintained for 60 consecutive days in conspicuous places including all places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Reasonable steps shall be taken by the Respondent to ensure that the notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by any other material. In the event that, during the pendency of these proceedings, the Respondent has gone out of business or closed its facility involved in these proceedings, the Respondent shall duplicate and mail, at its own expense, a copy of the notice to all current employees and former employees employed by the Respondent at any time since July 23, 2002. (d) Within 21 days after service by the Region, file with the Regional Director a sworn certification of a responsible official on a form proscribed by the Region attesting to the steps that the Respondent has taken to comply.
APPENDIX
NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES POSTED BY ORDER OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
An Agency of the United States Government The National Labor Relations Board has found that we violated Federal labor law and has ordered us to post and obey this notice. FEDERAL LAW GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO Form, join, or assist a union Choose representatives to bargain with us on your behalf Act together with other employees for your benefit and protection Choose not to engage in any of these protected activities.
WE WILL NOT refuse to bargain with Toledo Newspaper and Printing Graphics Union No. 27N, affiliated with Graphic Communications International Union, AFL–CIO, as the duly designated representative of our employees in the unit set forth below, by unilaterally changing our work rules and disciplinary policy.
How can an interested person whose name might or might not be GuestZero (note: I legally changed my name to "GuestZero" just to make Paul feel better, he hee) check up on the circulation statistics for the Toledo Blade? We hear how the readership has fallen, but I-- er, someone might like to know for sure.
Katie,
I clicked on the link and found that the date of the order was October 28, 2004.
This is a totally unrelated order.
Can you or your attorney find anything on the 2006-2007 issue?
The ruling can be appealed by The Blade.
http://toledoohioneighborhoodconcerns.com/blog
I had the oportunity to listen to Brian Wilson, WSPD 1370 yesterday afternoon and listened to his detailed description of the fact that "union thuggery" was a major cause of Toledo's economic decline.
No way, Brian Wilson said that?? Well, it must be true! He is, after all, a well-respected economist!
I dont think it's so much 'thuggery' as it is 'mentality'.. This has been a manufacturing town for decades, and now that manufacturing is on the decline, we arent keeping up - the toledo politicians are hooked up so tight with the unions that they do nothing to proceed. They only want to keep trying to revive what's already here.
We cant always expect to have a lot of manufacturing jobs around - be it from companys moving to friendlier places, or thru technology.
How far in the past should we stay? Should we go back to where you pulled into a gas station and 3-4 guys come out? Elevator attendants?
We need to get with the times, and it's not thru 'thuggery' that unions have such a tight hold on our city government... (might be 'buggery' tho...)
Paul is right. This was POSTED on 3/16/07. It looked to me like it was referencing one of the prior decisions but I am wrong.
This is just one of the earlier unfair labor practice decisions against the Blade. But it was news to me. And explains alot about the current situation.
Still waiting, I guess, for their decision on this latest claim.....but if you go and pull up the ahem, parties at the NLRB in the search window. Wow. Thousands of entries.
Did you have something to ask about an attorney Paul?
You hit the nail on the head Billy. All Toledoans...businesses, individuals, government....needs to be more proactive and be prepared for economic and technological changes rather than always playing catch up.
If you read about America's most successful businesses...they all have one thing in common. They are all able to forecast future changes in their industries and implement several plans for change BEFORE the change comes...
Posting information that I had not seen before and while today is 4/6/07 - I do not see any decision posted yet.....
NLRB Charges Illegal Lockout at the Toledo Blade
CLEVELAND, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A regional director for the National Labor Relations Board issued complaints of widespread labor law violations against the Toledo Blade including a charge that the newspaper had illegally locked out over 200 production workers last August.
The director for NLRB Region 8, Frederick J. Calatrello, set a hearing date of March 19, 2007, to try charges that the publisher has failed to bargain in good faith with its unions and violated the National Labor Relations Act by locking out printers, mailers, paper handlers and engravers, whom it has temporarily replaced. The employees are represented by local unions of the Communications Workers of America and the Teamsters.
If the Blade is convicted of the charges, the workers could receive an award for back pay and benefits.
"The NLRB complaint has vindicated our locals' bargaining position and focused the blame for this unnecessary labor dispute on the company. Hopefully, they will now bargain in good faith so that our members can get back to work with a fair contract," said Bill Boarman, head of the CWA Printing Sector and a CWA vice president.
Journalists represented by The Toledo Newspaper Guild, another CWA affiliate, also have been bargaining with the newspaper but so far have not been locked out.
The labor board also issued multiple complaints charging that newspaper management committed various illegal acts including coercive surveillance of workers and threats to fire workers engaged in activities protected by the NLRA.
Issues in the dispute include demands by the Blade for major cutbacks in wages, health care and other benefits as well as for weakening job protections and grievance provisions, according to the unions.
Go to http://www.stoptheblade.com for more information on the dispute. For More Information: Jeff Miller or Candice Johnson, CWA Communications 202-434-1168, jmiller@cwa-union.org and cjohnson@cwa-union.org
I'm sure the CWA appreciates that their propaganda actually gets published somewhere. Better Swampbubbles than nowhere, I guess.
Carty ought to have his PR guy use PRnewswire for his releases, as well. That way they could be represented to blog readers as viable news sources. Gee! Then we all would be fooled! Right Katie?
Sorry Paul. Wasn't about you at all. If you feel that you have some information ON the situation - we're all curious. Feel free.
Otherwise why don't you go and harass some other person?
Just commenting on the current situation with the Blade/Union
Current situation...? Then you didn't intend to post 3 year old information?
If you feel that you have some information ON the situation - we're all curious. Feel free.
Well, gee, Katie, that is really nice of you to allow that!
May I please point out irrelevant and misleading posts, too? Or should I first ask your permission?
Otherwise why don't you go and harass some other person?
I didn't consider pointing out that you might have been inadvertently misleading people could or would be considered harassment.
You are completely irrational - what is wrong with you?
"Can you or your attorney find anything on the 2006-2007 issue?"
You think this was rational? Or wise?
B-R-I-A-N M-A-X-S-O-N.
You're an idiot.
Wanna tell that story about how you wound up thrown out of town?
It's common knowledge that the prosecutors here will offer a lighter sentence if you agree to leave.
Is that what happened Maxon? If that's your real name.
I spelled it out for you and you STILL screwed it up! LOL
M - A - X - S - O - N
The decision to leave Toledo was mine and mine alone. Typical of you to attempt to ignite some explosion to attack you, but I will spare you the drama and again show how truly pathetic you are.
I was in Toledo for 2 years after my child was taken from me. I met a chick in Henry J's during the Christmas season in 1990. I engaged in passionate one night sex and the next day invited me to move to Florida. Hardly sounds like someone being "thrown out", eh Paul? I would think someone of your stature would pursuit facts before typing the drivel your mind inspires within you, but again it is which provides the facts for my calling you an idiot.
But lo, that was sixteen years ago. I've come a long way, Paulie, and have become an accomplished member of my community, as well as a recognizable attachment to my birthplace, and still hold the ability to call you an idiot without recourse.
..but I'd just smack ya down again.
You're as worthless as tits on a frog, Paul.
You smart off to people that don't agree with you, you mouth off about how no one will reveal themselves, so I did and you right away attack me and my personal life, all because I made a factual statement.
Piss off, Paul, you and that ignorant horse you rode in on.
...you're an idiot.
But where was Henry J's? Corner of Bryne and Heatherdowns? Is that the right place?
..but it was Byrne and Glendale. Jim's Distillery is on Heatherdowns. The shame of it is that that place should have never closed down.
What started off as Button's on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights...Henry J's on Saturday and Teen Night (Sunday)..ended up being Henry J's all week long. And when the place was empty, we knew to go to The Distillery.
Micheal Young and Dennis O'Brien on Rock Nights and Marlboro giving away those cigarettes on the weekends...we probably know each other, seeing most everyone that hung out there knew everyone by one degree of seperation! :)
Is she your wife, now, Brian?
...all because I made a factual statement.
Yeah. You basically admitted to the world that you are an ignorant little twit. And THAT'S a factual statement - one bolstered by your own words.
So you're the idiot, and loser Brian MAXSON.
You piss off.
I joined this board specifically because kateb made a post that, to the casual observer, would seem to be a statement that The Blade had a judgement lodged against it regarding the current labor dispute.
It turns out that the document that she referenced was 3 years old. I POLITELY pointed that out.
NEXT, kateb, Pete, and Mr. Brian Maxson (if you believe that's his identity) began a personal attacks upon me. I mention this not because I'm complaining about personal attacks - that goes with the territory - I'm making a public stand, and I expect mud-slinging by anonymous cowards.
I AM mentioning this because the issue is in the "NEWS" catergory. billy, and others actually commented on the issue.
kateb, Pete, and Maxson launched ad hominem attacks on me. I am demonstrating, here, that those who can not address the issue because of either ignorance, or agenda attack the person to attempt to deflect the obvious error of the posting and change the subject.
Nice try.
If threads become a shouting match as this one is becoming, I may be forced to put it in read only state. Let's try not to get too personal folks.
And Mr. Maxson (if that's who you are...).
It is impossible that ANY statement here could be slander.
Look it up.
Try to educate yourself, before bloviating.
Here's what YOU had to say on Toledotalk about your leaving Toledo:
I left Toledo because I was tired of the police harassment because I impregnated Marti Felkers daughter when he was the police chief.
As far as my time spent in the clink in Ohio, one hour in a holding cell in the Safety Building and no hor de voures.
I can understand if you forgot. Do you NOW understand why I asked the question?
As for your claim that I "parade" my son to get sympathy. First, I don't need anyone's sympathy. I am perfectly capable of handling things myself - especially handling a loser like you, Maxson. I posted that to let people know that there were other stories - good stories - regarding the war with Toledo in the forefront.
You'll wait until h3ll freezes over, before I'll apologize to someone who enters a thread by name-calling me.
There's libel, as well.
Yo Paul?
Submitted by BrianInVeroFL on Sat, 2007-04-07 04:23.
B-R-I-A-N M-A-X-S-O-N.
You're an idiot.
You want to go to court Bri baby?
BRING IT ON!
OK, everyone has made their points. Let's move on. I hate to do this, but I am putting this thread into read only status.
Searched for Toledo Blade on NLRB site.
http://www.nlrb.gov/global/search/index.aspx?mode=s&qt=toledo%20blade&co...
http://toledoohioneighborhoodconcerns.com/blog
It's ancient history.
I was expecting a copy of a recent ruling that actually had something to do with lock outs. Hmmm...
I had the oportunity to listen to Brian Wilson, WSPD 1370 yesterday afternoon and listened to his detailed description of the fact that "union thuggery" was a major cause of Toledo's economic decline.
Good work, Bri!
Billy.
I have to stay on your good side, man! You are a riot!
Oh, I mean funny. We don't use the word 'riot' anymore, because it might upset our mayor.
...at the deli counter the other day, waiting for my turn, the guy in front of me started a conversation...part of it turned to him enjoying the meal..he said, no, he was going to work - but maybe the machines would break down and he wouldn't have to work.
I asked, wouldn't that be a bad thing?
He replied - it didn't matter to him, he got paid anyway.
But, I asked, if the machines break down, your company isn't making any product and, while still paying you, doesn't that mean your company is losing money?
He replied that it would be a lesson to them to take better care of their equipment - or maybe not replace everyone with machines.
Still amazed, I asked if this wouldn't result in a lesser number of products, meaning less profit.
He replied - it really didn't matter - he worked for Jeep and they had plenty of Jeeps sitting over at Northtowne (mall).
I know that no all Jeep workers think this way, but that some of them do causes me concern.
What comment in this thread have I made that has been irrational?
Can you or your attorney find anything on the 2006-2007 issue?
It was a fair question. Someone else answered, but you never did. So?
Or wise?
A lot wiser than allowing you or anyone else to bully me.
If you post false, and/or misleading statements about my employer, then I will call you on it. PERIOD
Hey Paul, you seem to like blowing off about how you always use your real name. Didn't you use to post as "Axelrose"? You're not as pristine as you claim to be. Matter of fact, you're just a whore for the Blade... and an embarrassing one at that.
Brian,
You ARE such a classy guy!
I don't need to comment further, do I?
It's common knowledge that the prosecutors here will offer a lighter sentence if you agree to leave.
I now insist in where you got your information before I contact MY lawyer. I sure wouldn't enjoy having "rumors" like this wandering around a community that I hold dear, especially ones fostered by a demented mind such as yours.
Is that what happened Maxon(sic)? If that's your real name.
Tell ya what, Paulie, take your nimble mind down to juvie court, access the proceedings concerning the adopotion of my daughter, Brittany M - A - X - S - O - N, in 2001, Jack Puffenburger the judge and Michele Felker-Salomon as the mother.
Britt's 18 now, so hiding it is naught anyway....
I'll be waiting for you to apologize to me on this forum.
Otherwise, your life will take an interesting and expensive turn, and I'm so for real.
Byrne and Glendale. Those were the days. There was Henry J's and the club on Monroe St. near the mall where they threw women's underwear from the second-floor balconey. We'd all crash at the Bob Evans across the street after closing. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, lol.
That dosen't change the fact you made slanderous comments towards me in response to my factual statement that YOU chose not to ignore. They were not attacks, but a factual statement based on your antics from this board and Toledo Talk. I'm waiting for you to parade your kid again for sympathy seeing you're in over your head.
By not ignoring my comment made towards you and your antics based on past experence in dealing with you, YOU made the decision to bring up something not related to the topic YOU posted. You instead chose to lie and manipulate facts to create an environment for your credibility, which failed. By making false allegations against me, You chose a theater that you should know better to enter, and instead of just ignoring me, you chose to slander.
I've offered the opportunity for you to apologize to me on this forum for those baseless lies and it's quite apparent your ego will prevent you from correcting a mistake you've made.
I'm sure you'll come around and apologize to me for your slander.
Well, Mags, that was a wonder of short-term and thereby unsustainable labor thinking that you got outta that guy.
The April 9th issue of Forbes has an article titled "Labor Riddle", which featured the new engine factory in Dundee MI (under the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance, a joint venture of Daimler-Chrysler, Hyundai and Mitsubishi). Of note, a lot of established union bullshit is allegedly absent. Correspondingly, some union protections are also absent. Features of this plant:
Paul, anyone who has followed your career on the web would find a lot of your stuff to be not only irrational but completely crazy. No offense intended.
Folks, if you'd like to see the other crazy stuff this guy has produced see:
http://www.toledotalk.com/cgi-bin/comments.pl/3/3146
He's a nut case.
Pete (or whatever your name is...)
Didn't you use(sic) to post as "Axelrose"?
I have never been to some rock and roll site. Figures that a little dweeb like you would assume that just because you are some kind of rock groupie, then all others must be too.
But, have fun. Who do you whore for? Unions?
but now that you're older, you deny adults the right to enjoy a cigarette or cigar inside. Typical. Good for me but not for thee.
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In World War 2 we fought (and defeated) the Axis. Today we're afraid of cellphones, smokers, and cheeseburgers. It's about at the end, people.
So you represent "anyone?"
Anyone who would consider posting on blogs as a "career on the web" must be a beginner with the Internet. Good luck with your education.
EVERYONE finds anonymous commenters who judge others to be crazy because they take a public stand to be pathetic cowards.
No offense intended.
preaching to the choir here, Pete. I agree 100%. "You're a coward unless you totally spread all the information about yourself all over the internet." Yeah, we've heard that one before.
The rag DESPISES the new media because average citizens ARE finally able to have a voice and an opinion. Since his paycheck depends on said rag's existence and dominance, how do you think he's going to act?
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In World War 2 we fought (and defeated) the Axis. Today we're afraid of cellphones, smokers, and cheeseburgers. It's about at the end, people.
Just goes to show that immature dweebs like you can be useful.
You're a broken record. Go critique your channel 24 "newsbabes."
A grammatical comment regarding your use of (sic) which normally indicates that the original contains an error: "didn't you use to" is correct, Paul, not whatever you think is correct. Go back and check out your old grammar book. As usual, I find more incorrect usage in the Blade than I do just about anywhere else and you are emphatically no exception. I know you think you're God. You are not.
Footnote: "I used to'..., but, "did you use to..."
You really are a shithead. I was withholding judgement, but you're a certifiable nut case.
You're all tough and and a real bag of wind.
Most likely you sit at home and wish you had the guts to tell your next door neighbor to stop letting his dog crap on your front porch. But, you're afraid, so you come on here anonymously and abuse others.
Pete
I'm a computer guy - I mispelled the fact that you're sick to continue your worthless rant.
;-) === Oh, for new Internet users like Pete, that is a *wink*
Hypocrite swine.
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In World War 2 we fought (and defeated) the Axis. Today we're afraid of cellphones, smokers, and cheeseburgers. It's about at the end, people.
Look, kid, if you want to pass judgement on me, then have the guts to identify yourself.
Otherwise, you're demonstrating yourself to be a coward, who takes his many failures in his brief experience in life out on others through anonymous sniping on blogs.
my neighbor on the one side of me is retarded, so I'd probably have to worry more about HIM shitting on my porch than his dog. 8^D BUT KEEP UP THOSE WITTY COMMENTS!! Why, you're a FINE representative for Block and his rag!!
BBBbWWwwaaAAHHHhaaaAA!!
I have the suspicion that every time someone new signs up here or at TT and reads your raving insults, your rag loses yet another customer.
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In World War 2 we fought (and defeated) the Axis. Today we're afraid of cellphones, smokers, and cheeseburgers. It's about at the end, people.
The thing about you is that you won't gracefully concede you're wrong even about a point of grammar that you (mis)corrected in somebody else. You just HAVE to be right, don't you? Worthless bag of wind!
And you're not happy unless you're miserable. The entertainment value of your Don Rickles-on-acid internet lounge act drops with each moronic post.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/Foolkiller/Uncle_Samsays.jpg
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BRING THE TROOPS HOME-NOW!
Why should one more drop of our soldiers blood be spilled on foreign soil? Why fight/die for 'freedom' anymore when our citizens are pissing it away at the voting booth?