Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. United Ass'n of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry, Local 120

**EEOC v. Plumbers Union Local 120: Court Limits Additional Relief in Discrimination Case** This case involved a discrimination lawsuit against Plumbers Union Local 120, where the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had previously won a significant victory. The union had been ordered to pay $200,000 in penalties and distribute money to affected workers who experienced discrimination. However, some workers (called "plaintiff-interveners") came back to court asking for additional compensation beyond what had already been awarded. The court denied the workers' request for extra relief. The judge found that these workers could not prove they deserved more money on top of the $200,000 penalty that was already imposed on the union and the funds that were already being distributed to class members through a specific formula. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling shows that while workers can win significant discrimination cases against unions and employers, courts have limits on how much additional compensation they'll award. Once a court sets damages and distribution methods in discrimination cases, it can be difficult to get more money later. Workers should work closely with their attorneys to ensure all potential damages are requested during the original case, as getting additional relief afterward is challenging.