NLRB Proposes Order in Judgment Against CNN
CNN will cease and desist from failing to hire former Team Video Services employees at its Washington, D.C., and New York City bureaus because of their union-represented status at TVS or because of their union activities and membership, the National…
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Labor Relations Board said in a proposed judgment (in Pacer) filed Friday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The proposed order also would have CNN notify the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians that it recognizes the union as the exclusive representative of the employees in the bargaining units recognized by TVS and that it will bargain with the union concerning those workers' work terms and conditions. The proposed judgment also lists more than 100 TVS unit employees from the D.C. and NYC bureaus who would be offered employment at their former positions or substantially equivalent positions within 14 days from the order, and more than 200 D.C. and NYC bureau employees who would be made whole with lost earnings and benefits. CNN outside counsel didn't comment Monday. The D.C. Circuit was split earlier this month on enforcing the NLRB action against CNN (see 1708040050).