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Netflix driver challenges Teamsters' hiring practices at federal labor board
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Jeff Norris, a transportation employee for Netflix productions such as "Spy Kids: Armageddon," has requested the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to review an administrative law judge's decision in his case. Norris accuses Teamsters Local 657 union officials of discriminating against employees who are not formal union members and those who have opposed the union's agenda. He is receiving legal assistance from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation.

Norris challenges the "hiring hall" system used by Teamsters Local 657, which refers production drivers for jobs based on lists that separate employees by member and nonmember status. He argues that prioritizing union members over nonmembers constitutes discrimination prohibited by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Evidence presented during the trial indicated that it was nearly impossible for a nonmember to be hired before a member under this system.

The administrative law judge's decision, now under NLRB review, agreed with Norris on his discrimination claim. However, Norris seeks to counter Teamsters lawyers' arguments for reversing this holding. His brief also demands compensation for all employees who faced discrimination under the "hiring hall" scheme, a relief not granted by the judge.

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Norris also disputes the ruling that Teamsters Local 657 President Frank Perkins did not discriminate against him when attempting to expel him from the union. He contends that this attempt was not a genuine effort to enforce union rules but rather retaliation for his criticism and charges against the union. Additionally, Norris contests the rejection of his claim that he was deliberately delayed in being referred for work on "Spy Kids: Armageddon" due to his opposition to union practices.

Foundation staff attorneys have recently supported various workers challenging misconduct by Teamsters officials or seeking to remove them entirely. This includes truck drivers in California and Georgia, Frito-Lay warehouse workers in Ohio, metalworkers in San Diego, and nurses in Michigan. According to NLRB data, worker-filed petitions for union decertification votes have increased by more than 50% since 2020.

Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Foundation, commented on the situation: “While it’s all too common to see union officials use their government-granted exclusive ‘representation’ powers to discriminate against workers who decide not to be members, members who expose illegal union boss activities or otherwise question union boss misdeeds are also frequent targets of union abuse.” He added support for Norris's efforts: “We’re proud to help Mr. Norris in his legal battle to ensure that dissident union members and workers who refuse to associate with the Teamsters are not illegally targeted by union bosses.”

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