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Instafab
Workers Rights
Instafab hires union-buster Bob Tiernan
Tiernan, former chair of the Oregon Republican Party, is a labor relations consultant who helped rid a Berkeley grocery of its union.
Workers Rights
Instafab settles charges, offers backpay and reinstatement to strikers
The strike by a minority of Instafab workers is now in its 22nd month.
Workers Rights
Hearing on Instafab safety record erupts in shouting match
One year into a strike, Oregon House speaker Tina Kotek headlines the Workers Rights Board panel
Workers Rights
NLRB says Instafab broke the law when it fired strikers
Instafab also threatened to fire other employees for talking with strikers.
Workers Rights
Ironworker strike now in Month 8
Strikers are hoping for vindication from the National Labor Relations Board.
Workers Rights
Instafab strike article sparks Internet flame war
One commenter was especially prolific. It turns out he has a big stake in the discussion.
Workers Rights
Unfair labor practice charges piling up against Instafab
Striking workers accuse Instafab of firing, threatening, and interrogating union supporters
Union Organizing
Crew of nonunion ironworkers goes on unfair labor practice strike at Instafab
Workers decided to take a stand after years of feeling ignored and disrespected.
