The Union alleged that the City retaliated against two bargaining unit members whose workplace complaints were discussed at a labor management meeting by giving them more onerous assignments, denying them access to equipment, and subjecting them to greater scrutiny and discipline than other workers. The City argued that the Union did not establish a prima facie case because there was no anti-union animus and the alleged retaliatory actions were not adverse employment actions. The Board found that a prima facie case was not established because the allegedly retaliatory acts began prior to the employer’s knowledge of the Union activity. Accordingly, the Board denied the petition.

15-OCB2d-27-BCB-2022-uaM.pdf