Headnote for 2611M, 401.06000 - Bulletin Board Use; Posting of Union Notices - California Public Employment Relations Board

EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE, RESTRAINT, COERCION, EMPLOYER CONDUCT AFFECTING ORGANIZING, UNION ACCESS; SOLICITATION, AND OTHER UNION RIGHTS – Bulletin Board Use; Posting of Union Notices

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401.00000 – EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE, RESTRAINT, COERCION, EMPLOYER CONDUCT AFFECTING ORGANIZING, UNION ACCESS; SOLICITATION, AND OTHER UNION RIGHTS
401.06000 – Bulletin Board Use; Posting of Union Notices

Employer unlawfully removed workload grievances posted by the union on its designated bulletin boards, claiming a legitimate business interest in removing derogatory materials from the bulletin boards. Under Rancho Santiago, communications about working conditions are permitted some leeway for intemperate language without losing statutory protection. Though the grievances were uncomplimentary of management, the rhetoric therein was typical of that used in labor disputes, and was thus protected speech. (pp. 9-10.)