Ira Sandron, Administrative Law Judge, has ruled that AT&T unlawfully fired me after discriminating against me because of my union activities. He has ordered my full reinstatement to employment at AT&T as well as repayment of back-pay with interest. He has ordered AT&T to remove all record of my unlawful discipline and make me whole in all ways.
Even while I was being fired, I continuously attempted to perform my duties as a CWA representative, especially regarding health and safety in the workplace. Towards this end, I repeatedly asked all levels of my management chain to sit down with me and partner with CWA to make work safer and healthier for all employees, in particular regarding asbestos safety practices and asbestos training. That offer still stands as I am more interested in solutions than whatever personal animosity any particular boss may hold for me. I remain, as I have always been, committed to the collective bargaining process.
Likewise and in good faith, I am committed to securing the best treatment that I can for those we represent. In this regard, AT&T management has been my most influential teacher: I am a mirror. In other words, I base my treatment of management based on how respected my members feel.
The ruling is posted below; the good stuff starts on page 35. Here is the NLRB link to all documents in the case (so far). This victory was a result of the efforts of a lot of kick-ass people; including every member of CWA who ever stands up to their boss for what is right.
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