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Home Town Foods, Inc., D/B/A Foremost Dairies of the South, Petitioner-Cross-Respondent v. National Labor Relations Board, Respondent-Cross-Petitioner
416 F.2d 392
5th Cir.
1969
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*2 RIVES, Before BELL DYER, Judges. Circuit RIVES, Judge: Circuit representation This “test case”1 is before us for the second gain 8(a) (5), representative § NLRA 29 U.S.C. § it considers (5), bargain incorrectly (a) unfair labor refusal certified and then contest virtually consequent practice conceded practice unfair labor cease- representation determination promulgated Board’s and-desist final order under judicial authority upheld. secure In order NLRA § 29 U.S.C. § generally NLRA non-final otherwise review 2 CCH Law Lab. determination, Rep. how ¶¶ 29 U.S.C. ever, bar- refuse to must Foods, (f). Corp. Inc. v. Town Universal Camera time. See Home 241, deny NLRB, 1951, remanding 95 L.Ed. NLRB Houston Chroni- enforcement Publishing Co., hearing evidentiary cle 160 NLRB petitions recognize 273.3 While we also Home Town Foods *3 Supple adopting set Board has broad discretion to review and to procedures govern proc- the election and Order to mental Decision (1968); ess, NLRB, 126 we find conflict 172 NLRB No. no between cross-petitions breadth of discretion afforded the Board Board enforcement. 160(e), promulgation procedures 10(e), (f), 29 its NLRA U.S.C. § § (f).2 used substantial evidence rules applications courts to review scope Our of review is limited procedures. those ascertaining there sub “There is conflict or no contradic- stantial the record consid evidence tion between the substantial evidence support as a the Board's ered whole to scope 160(e) rule of re- determinative decision and 29 U.S.C. § order. procedural adherence to Company 52-45, than ritualistic 2. The lost the election ob- reviewed the election challenged. formalities. We 9 ballots such with challenges Seven original Company peti- jections on were sustained on the basis cross-petition for en- for review and ineligibility vote; tion 2 never re- of solved, 10(e), (f), 29 § forcement. NLRA U.S. opened, never or never tabulated 160(e), (f). denied enforce Regional We §§C. Director’s belief that on the they observing “[vjiewed after that cum ment ulatively, not affect could election out- 102.69(c). the em doubt See 29 How- § come. C.F.R. objections charge ployer’s the elec ever, Company did not choose to challenge Rather, in less than tion was conducted laboratory make ballot case. promised “specific allegations often conditions so relies on required by specific specific the Board and from or of people,” events about Douglas 244. The Board F.2d at Courts.” 379 NLRB v. Elect. Co. was, therefore, Membership 1966, conduct instructed to 5 358 F.2d Cir. evidentiary hearing merits of 130, claiming on the 125, mis- objections. Company’s supporters See Southwestern and election NLRB, organizer, v. 5 Cir. Portland Cement Co. 1969, tile union misconduct 131; supporters, NLRB v. Monroe agent 407 F.2d Board 1969, Equip. Co., destroyed 5 F.2d 406 Auto Cir. 934, 177, 89 S.Ct. Corp., 1948, cert. denied 393 U.S. ditions.” General Shoe 77 Genesco, 270; 293, 124, Regional 21 L.Ed.2d N.L.R.B. The 393; Inc., Cir.1969, parte NLRB 5 Director conducted ex adminis- 1968, Industries, Inc., 403 investigation, 5 v. Smith Cir. trative denied the Com- NLRB, 889; Refining pany objections, F.2d Howell Co. v. the union and certified 1968, Department 213; (Retail, v. F.2d NLRB Cir. 400 Wholesale & Store 5 Ortronix, Inc., 1967, Union, AFL-CIO) bargain- F.2d 380 5 exclusive 102.69(c). ing agent. Rubber v. States Co. 29 United § C.F.R. 1967, NLRB, Company’s request F.2d 602. 5 Cir. 373 for Board review was summarily decision, denied, without on the theory is- Our review here directed raised “no substantial by suggestions warranting 29 C.F.R. affected sues review.” judicial scope might 102.67(c). lead a narrower § refused When bargain, practice charges in consent election cases. review unfair labor 1170, 1183, generally Annot., Ex- 36 A.L.R.2d Board and its Trial were filed. The Paper representa- (1954). Compare applied Box rule that a Carlisle aminer 1, NLRB, question previously F.2d in a 3 Cir. 398 decided Co. tion Moore, may Manning, proceeding relitigated in Maxwell & 5-6 and 9 § pro- practice subsequent F.2d 5 324 unfair Inc. ; Sidran, ceeding. 102.67(f) see 2 with NLRB v. 5 Cir. C.F.R. Pepperell Rep. also 673. See Law 3060.84. The Lab. CCH U Mfg. thereupon, objections, were fore- May 26, 1969, 520, 522, cert. denied the find- from consideration and closed stemming ings L.Ed.2d order 89 S.Ct. and cease-and-desist U.S. no more were the result of therefrom bargaining representative.” principle whereunder General view and the Corp., 1948, Shoe with wide discre- NLRB entrusted 7, 9(a) establishing procedures 9(c) (1), LMRA §§ Cf. 157, 159(a), necessary 159(c) safeguards U.S.C. to insure §§ deny bargaining We enforcement.4 free choice the fair and Na- representatives enunciated J. Board v. A. tional Labor Relations I. Co., 1946, Tower A former counsel to NLRB member rules 322. These L.Ed. Jenkins has written that: they dif- affect not conflict because do “It is in American tradition activity. fering spheres vigor elections with more in the ini- lies Board’s wide discretion than restraint and elections to deter- regula- *4 promulgation rules and tial of bargaining representative mine the tions, its du- the court exercises while employees exception. peri- are no involving reviewing decisions ties filing od petition between the and application rules. Ju- of the Board’s may the election be a brief one but it not is dicial review these cases parties is crucial to the and fascinat- of the Board’s the wisdom cerned with ing spectator. to the Emotions run policy whether must determine high temperance speech supports the find- record a whole conduct rule. It not unu- ings respecting com- and conclusions Board, despite sual therefore for the policies, pliance rules safeguards established, all the it has gulations by promulgated the Board. to receive loud cries of ‘foul’ from the changes Congress or until “Unless loser.” language Su- statute or the of the Funke, Regulation Board of Pre-Election interpreta- changes preme its Conduct, Tex.L.Rev. statute, application of the of the Congress has vested in the Board the rule of the this court is bound authority investigate and resolve Camera case.” Universal objections to election conduct. LMRA § Corporation America Celanese 9, 29 U.S.C. The Board has § 159. Cir.1961, NLRB, F.2d 224 at adopted appropriate proce evaluation Company, Accord, NLRB v. Bata Shoe general dures. 29 C.F.R. 102.69. See Compare Cir. ly Rep. 2 CCH Lab.Law ¶¶ Cir.1969, Independent, Inc. v. recently 2792. The Board has ac Finally, note that we 406 F.2d 203. knowledged “closely guard it must basis, review, ad hoe on an Court must integrity of its elections that em so application the Board’s the fairness of ployees may exercise freedom Applying this chosen standard. its contemplated choice Act supplemental to the of review standard thereby opportunity enjoy have a full us, we order now before decision and Mfg. Co., 1963, its other benefits.” Oak misapplied Board has conclude 141 NLRB “laboratory conditions” orthodox its swpra In General Shoe evaluating fairness standard established its landmark campaign there- conduct and has evaluating election cam- production and mainte- denied the paign conduct: Company’s employees of the nance unit Sylacauga plant requisite atmosphere “free and “Conduct that creates an against improbable or choice for renders free

untrammeled deny rule, 102.67(f), on the basis enforcement 29 C.F.R. § Since 10§ application proceeding notwithstanding its own Board’s denial of standard, “laboratory proceeding. But review in the see conditions” Pepsi-Cola implications Bottling Buffalo need not consider Co. relitigation application of its 409 F.2d 676. Board’s

When, tions conducted, inhibited representative. is our tory ideal as register “In election labor its true Board’s dating choice choice conditions ; in which practice. An election will duty possible, purpose # may function drops is also desires a free they under election, sometimes or to establish proceedings, [*] rare too against enable to determine constitute experiment low, extreme even [*] duty provide a if the surround- warrant been because employees. employees untrammeled to determine these though [*] bargaining an unfair can serve case, fulfilled. may labora- nearly invali- condi- [*] un- It select is employer and to as ployees, which a free choice from which it 2d Butler employer,5 union,6 termination test er Cf. over laboratory and the fault or parties.8 represents permitted interference, Apparel again." protected from interference (“The struggle experiment employees.”) As to is whether .the Southland conditions are Co., quotes, an ideal 717, 727, *5 union, register any others, may must be conducted critical Board de Paint NLRB v. Lake be made 9 agent,7 or oth atmosphere and the case between not free choice. conditions” Co., 5 right objected present em F. to Raytheon Co., N.L.R.B. See, g., preference 173 re- e. for union too late for 5. ¶ 20,216 buttal) K-Mart, 1968, 10, ; NLRB CCH N.L.R.B. 1968-2 No. 173 grievances employee 20,290 (employer 84, ¶ solicited NLRB No. 1968-2 CCH buttons) ; wage misrepresentation (substantial Anchor no” offered “vote data and Coupling 40, 1968, Co., Inc., ; Knapp-Sherrill Co., union) No. 168 N.L.R.B. (supervisor 21,908 171, NLRB ¶ N.L.R.B. No. 1968-2 CCH CCH 171 1968-1 ; employees) (union job 22,597 120 of3 threats of NLRB ¶ contact Inc., Mfg. Co., ; Expan non-supporters) N.L. 167 loss to Star International 105, 1968, Corp., ¶ NLRB CCH 1968-1 170 N.L.R.B. R.B. No. sion Industries (supervisor ¶22,243 47, to 6 of 730 21,814 statements NLRB No. 1968-1 CCH Inc., Papers, Inc., ; Milchem, (union electioneering) employees): Nationwide 1030, 46, NLRB 1964 CCH No. 1968-1 N.L.R.B. N.L.R.B. CCH 170 147 22,245 (last (warning 13,226 economic drastic NLRB minute conversa- ¶ detriment) ; If Inc., Co., agent.) A P Tea & Great with voters union tion 133, NLRB 1962 CCH N.L.R.B. 140 g., Paper Co., See, 7. e. Austill Waxed of em (employer 11,839 interview ¶ 169, No. 169 N.L.R.B. CCH 1968-1 ; station) away ployees work from 22,192 (ballot NLRB box left unsealed ¶ Harrison-Cherry Lane & Plochman Foods, Inc., from min and unattended two to five 130, 1962 CCH N.L.R.B. 140 ; utes) Eng. Co., 166 Athbro Precision 11,832 (showing “And of movie ¶ NLRB 116, No. NLRB N.L.R.B. 1967 CCH Co., Weep”) ; 137 Trane Must Women (Board agent 21,681 drank beer with ¶ NLRB 1506, CCH 1962 N.L.R.B. agent employee union between shifts of pay- regular 11,450 (withheld $5 1f voting; integrity ques of ballot box not immediately thereafter check tioned) . effect of show turned same See, g., Henry Siegel, Inc., e. I. N.L. dues). 56, 21,483 ¶ R.B. No. NLRB 1967 CCH Corp., Pkg. See, g., e. Dolco (interference anti-union towns NLRB CCH 1968-2 No. N.L.R.B. people) ; Poultry, Diamond State misrepresentation of (union con 20,470 ¶ (conduct 107 N.L.R.B. No. 3 outside employ area with unionized terms tract ers) day polls on election workers Inc., Rebmar, N.L.R.B. ; neighboring plant). ¶20,441 NLRB 1968-2 CCH No. Company ap- 9. The accuses the Board of (union official misuse plying ; N.L. standard” —one notices) a “double test Cranbar employer campaign conduct, NLRB another CCH No. R.B. management (union 20,416 inference ¶ cumulatively II. rather than in- isolated incidents; (2) objec- dividual while an original In our consideration of this normally tive evaluation is the basis alleged case, pre-elec noted determination whether interference oc- misconduct,10 day and election require setting curred sufficient proven, left the election no doubt election, “subjective of fear on the basis should have been set aside coercion, however, may carry “labora deterioration well,” (emphasis at 244 F.2d tory See conditions.” at added); finally all coercive acts Mfg. Electra need not be shown to be attributable 570; Packers, F.2d Neuhoff Bros. union, sup- rather than rank-and-file 1966, 362 Inc. porters. denied cert. Houston 18 L.Ed.2d Co., 5

Chronicle Pub. III. - Nine witnesses testified behalf of Moreover, remanded with instruc- degrees Company, varying to which tions validity every objec substantiated objected must be considered fault, but where neither activities. Such an accusation agent party or some outside has inter- Note, novel. National Labor fered. Relations Act Elections: Post-Election Objections, Temp.L.J. Company objected following 10. The rationale for such criticism has been (1) participation in concisely conduct: summarized: super- organizational initial efforts evaluating employer “In ; (2) kill visor or beat anti- stringent threats two *6 Board has indicated that more employees by union made named union applied restrictions will be than in the presence in of em- conduct, advocates the other reasoning of union that persuasion; (3) ployees employer’s of unknown sabo- an statements his em- tage (sugar tank) of ployees fuel the truck going greater the are to have a in- by union driven opponents; one of the two threatened fluence than if those same statements (4) widespread circula- and were made a union because the em- against ployer wages of vote un- tion rumors that a the controls future work- and job employee readily his ing would cost “if the ion an and could more through.” Company also reality. union went translate his statements into objected following eleetion-day (Citations oc- omitted.) Management the (1) expressions : location in the currences glass-front election anti-union are ‘uttered in portion building, of the com- authority’ giving that locus of final “goldfish bowl”; pared (2) impact. to a them more General Shoe admitting agent the (1951).” conduct in union or- 97 NLRB voting ganizer place polling Samoff, to the after also NLRB Elections: place started, leaving polling Uncertainty with Certainty, the or 117 U.Pa.L. minutes, and in him several authoriz- Rev. 228 ing polling unnecessary into the area a number of chal- We find it unwise permitted lenged upon only voters were to await pass who this issue since we review approximately currently three feet a turn to vote the Board be- determination away of the booth in- us, however, from and in front fore us. It seem to would line; (3) presence apply single of in outside the stead polls that the Board should a company, against of from another it will measure who, strike, participated campaign parties had while all who the might conduct of organizational campaign employee the Home Town with free interfered who, day, parked choice, weighing on election 14 feet in- the conduct of each polls yes” party particular according from the sign a vehicle with “vote to the dividual (4) window; power might possess. electioneer- its he a test Such challenged ing setting he adequate one of voters as the makes allowance (all challenged the whether, given near the booth of stood in a aside advocates who had been context, employer voters union or either (5) validly fired, 2, supra) ; Moreover, per- party. see note the dominant challenged placement in a of the voters where be set aside an election to mits separate occa- Company. on three threatened been sions, made tion one11 thereby that there was find on behalf testified witnesses Three general challenged actual- that fear no evidence to establish one, voter counsel: ly any voting affected vote. booth in front who stood during election, merely that stated adopted, with substantial The Board so as to into the booth see modifications,13 findings, he could not conclusions any his cast voter how determine Ex- Trial and recommendations ballot;12 concerned two were findings, other Notwithstanding aminer. organizer absolving with no that there was concluded day in the any misconduct setting the election. basis for Compa place. The polling area of the underlying determination rationale ny’s prima facie case straight-forward: was rumors, sabotage, of elec threats, that to conclude “We are unable largely un day irregularities was justify conclu- these circumstances Counsel. General controverted laboratory con- sion that the however, Examiner, The Trial of a free elec- ditions for the conduct cluded that: Applying present. tion were not Court, as summa- test set in this case that said “It cannot be forth * * * above, that during there is the elec- rized any resulted the above campaign period of such tion aggravated factors subjective reactions which create as to character interfered employee any repris- other vote general atmosphere fear and Stegall, expression could not rendering than and his ballot free al impossible.” the result. representatives choice of affect on the evidence conclusion expressed To reach “The the view Trial presented atmosphere necessitated in which the entire consideration tainted, eliminate Examiner it would election was held was ru- part all the threats and creat- that the conduct be immaterial partici- supervisor mors, ing directly atmosphere-was as well ruling However, pation, by attributable to the Union. dur- occurred apparent events to show such failed to us that seems campaign period; opinion interpreted critical Court’s must be *7 showing respon- election dispensing various the of that he discount with a isolation, considering only events, parties in sibility by each one of the fear”; resulting and in “baseless so se- where the conduct involved of testimony of one only the rious a nature result that he discredit that it could have employee the Board widespread found fear of in confusion and presence a position in such the booth in front of of these union adherents mere threatening position potentially their feared bal- that some in a fashion secrecy apprehension secret. were not not be or in some would lot resulted ballots employees. part on of uncommitted the Although one of evidence there was sign challenged fact, some made voters 13. In the “modifications” amounted to the waiting departure employee in the vot- who was a the Trial Examiner’s line, findings was his conduct of the substance of fact. The Board substituted which, proven “electioneer- to constitute its own narration of the facts never effect, validity ing.” conceded the of the Com- pre-election pany allegations threats testimony course, alto- does not his 12. Of (except and rumors and substantiated possibility of his gether that one erase accuracy secrecy objection) the the ballot standing contemporaries feet three description Company’s of the elec- may able to have been booth front of the tion-day Hence, findings events. testi- his Nor does booth. see into virtually acknowledged regardless that, mony fact neutralize support- challenged Company’s allegations. union truth of the booth, actually into the see could ers impossi- reprisal would render U.S. which 95 L.Ed. Board, rational, Courts, adopted choice em- 456. The not the uncoerced ble Here, ex- which as the ployees. the incidents election measure fairness permissible “laboratory mere- bounds were ceeded conditions” standard and the objective Stegall (or involving inferential) and the ly the impact three appraisal employees, all merely coldroom method.14 This Court subjective very one noted on limited in nature remand that employees. may carry day to two other was known as well. 379 F.2d at amount We do not think two evaluation methods are mutually consid- misconduct was what the exclusive. This Court has application previously that, for the held ered sufficient where the Board Accordingly, “promulgated” governing stated. has the criterion it a standard stated, adhere, LMRA,15 “(s)uch pol- conduct under reasons holding. controlling prior icies are until an- Board change nounces a reasons for the above, find that “In view change.” Drilling Delta setting aside there is no basis 109, 113; Rayonier, (Emphasis case.” in this Inc. v. 5 Cir. added.) 189.16 Concerning facts the cumulative Because in the instant case the Board in the proved in the instant acquiesced pre-election misconduct “laboratory light conditions” supporters the union and in election con express directions standard and agent, misconduct the union original re on decision in our tained supporters agent, which, and the Board unsupportable mand, Board order cumulatively, obviously viewed resulted whole. record considered N.L.R.B., campaign- Corp. “the standards of election Camera Universal impact meth- evaluation 22 L. 89 S.Ct. 14. The inferential classically in a recent Ed.2d 709. illustrated od setting Board decision 16. The Board has been in criticized for supervisor awith contact basis of on the sisting on its ideal conditions” eligible potentially of 730 mere 6 out Samoff, supra standard. note in which an election worker-voters before 234-236; Aaron, Labor Relations Law in rejected vote: 382-272 union was Challenges Bargaining, 113, to Collective restraining “(T)he of coercive effect (L.Ulman 1967) ; Reg Bok, ed. employees di- limited to Campaign Represen ulation of Tactics rectly Rather, involved. tation Elections Under the National Labor employ- recognized long courts Act, Relations 78 Harv.L.Rev. concerning interrogation and threats er urged “hearty Mr. Samoff has during activity cam- electioneering, equal and unrestricted ac prompt likely paign to receive are voters, results,” cess to the and conclusive Therefore, to evaluate wide circulation. properly a rather attractive alternative what he probable of conduct effect *8 goal” considers the in “unattainable nature, the number in is coercive suring “laboratory pro conditions.” He directly employees involved cannot poses adopt the Board a new stand The factor. determinative serve as a controlling (preferably his) ard for election conduct by taking advantage whether factor here is rule-making of its with to interfere involved tends power. Samoff, supra, 234, at 252. Cf. by the em- uncoereed choice a free and ployees.” Wyman-Gordon Co., supra; NLRB v. Friendly, The Federal Administrative Co., 1967, Mfg. Agencies: N.L. 167 International The Need for Better Definition 21,- 105, Standards, ¶ NLRB CCH R.B. No. 75 Harv.L.Rev. 863 28,591. 814 at decision on which will standard best effectuate the isAct a determination to such with whether We are unconcerned 15. initially by be made the Board. But un product Board’s is the a standard otherwise, bound, til it indicates it is in quasi-legislative adjudicatory objection function. cases, by or its its current Co., Wyman-Gordon v. conditions” NLRB test. C f. during campaign, low, but [ping] drop curred too conduct] [and circumstances, par- laboratory in whether complained of ‘created ticular experiment present, and the not [were] coercion again.” tension or environment General over must be conducted preclude 124, to such as 1948, 127. 77 N.L.R.B. Shoe exercising NLRB, 5 a free choice. For conduct Mfg. Cir. See Electra setting election, to aside an warrant 1969, Houston NLRB v. F.2d coercive, 1962, not must that conduct be Co., 5 300 F.2d Pub. Cir. Chronicle it must so to related probable upon have had effect denied. Enforcement polls.’ employees’ actions Company, Zelrich (concurring spe- Judge BELL, Circuit 1011, 1965).” (5th cially) : Age Co., in Beverage announced NLRB in result v. I concur Golden opinion. majority recognized Further as in our REHEARING FOR PETITION ON original opinion: PER CURIAM: scope is limited “Our of review Court complains that the The Board ascertaining there sub- whether “unrealistically imposes the Board an on the record stantial evidence not intend. so We do standard.” ‘ideal’ support sidered as a whole agreement are in full We Board’s decision and order. U.S..C. “laboratory” explanations of its Board’s (f). 160(e) and Universal Camera Morganton Fashioned Full in Corp. NLRB, 1951, U.S. 1538,1 Hosiery, N.L.R.B. 456, NLRB v. 71 S.Ct. 95 L.Ed. Inc., Market, Liberal Publishing Co., 5 Houston Chronicle 1481, 1482.2 N.L.R.B. 300 F.2d 273.” In- the Board later indicated As further, “this And still Mfg. Co., N.L.R.B. basis, ternational review, ad hoc on an must Court quoted in foot- from which No. application the Board's the fairness original opinion, the task note 14 to F.2d 395. its chosen standard.” “ * -x- -x- js properly the evaluate escape a careful thus no There is probable is coer- conduct which effect record each examination * * * controlling nature. cive responsi- to meet its this enable in- the conduct factor here whether bility and fair- “for reasonableness with a free and volved tends interfere Uni- of Labor Board decisions.” ness employees.” The uncoerced choice Corp. versal Camera elaborately this more stated test 456, 466, 95 L.Ed. 71 S.Ct. U.S. shortly after our Court in a case decided rehearing petition for 456. On again original case: decision in instant and, for the the record reviewed “ * * * question original opinion, we here the ultimate reasons stated any improprieties oc- Board’s to our conclusion whether adhere “ * * * laboratory registration adoption deciding 2. “In not be to mean been un- standard should construed a free choice is shown to have likely, recognize ignore realities will the Board must respect, we are occur in a lab- In Board elections do not of industrial life. *9 oratory ‘lab or artificial con- unmindful of fact where controlled not usually oratory’ purposes must be We seek to for ditions established. pos- vigorous plant cam ideal where insofar establish industrial normally sible, appraise paigning take actual facts in and discussion ” * * * light place con- of realistic standards human duct.” the record supported order whole. as a

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Case Details

Case Name: Home Town Foods, Inc., D/B/A Foremost Dairies of the South, Petitioner-Cross-Respondent v. National Labor Relations Board, Respondent-Cross-Petitioner
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Date Published: Oct 1, 1969
Citation: 416 F.2d 392
Docket Number: 26487
Court Abbreviation: 5th Cir.
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