National Labor Relations Board v. Dillon Stores

The National Labor Relations Board seeks enforcement of its order issued against Dillon Stores, Division of Dillon Companies, Inc. (the Company), pursuant to section 10(e) of the National Labor Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. § 160(e). The Board adopted the findings and order of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who found that the Company had committed an unfair labor practice as defined in section 8(a)(1) and (3) of the N.L.R.A., 29 U.S.C. § 158(a)(1) and (3),1 by changing the duties of and then discharging James P. Kuhn because of his union activities. Kuhn was employed by the Company from July, 1963, until his discharge on January 7, 1978. In April of 1977, he was transferred to the Company's store No. 50 where he worked in the meat department with Melvin Cowger, the department manager. On November 3, 1977, Kuhn's duties were changed from meatcutting to ordering, stocking cases, wrapping and cleaning. On January 7, 1978, without prior warning, Kuhn was discharged by the Company.