Atlantic Limousine v. NLRB

**Atlantic Limousine v. NLRB: Workers Win Retaliation Case** This case involved two limousine drivers, Victor Jenkins and Henry Purcell, who were fired by Atlantic Limousine after they engaged in union activities. The company fired them in retaliation for their efforts to organize or support a union at their workplace, which violated federal labor law. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) investigated and found that Atlantic Limousine illegally retaliated against the workers. The NLRB ordered the company to pay back wages to compensate the drivers for the income they lost due to their wrongful termination. When Atlantic Limousine challenged this decision in court, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the NLRB and enforced the back pay order. As a result, Victor Jenkins received $22,507.74 plus interest, and Henry Purcell received $17,296.73 plus interest, totaling nearly $40,000 in compensation. **What this means for workers:** This ruling reinforces that employers cannot fire workers for union activities. If you're terminated for organizing, joining, or supporting a union, federal law protects you. You may be entitled to get your job back and recover lost wages. The NLRB will investigate these situations and can order employers to make you whole financially.