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Judge: Tropicana corrupted union vote

"In a ruling Wednesday that followed an investigation by the National Labor Relations Board, Administrative Law Judge Paul Buxbaum supported some of the testimony by casino workers and members of the Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America, or SPFPA, who alleged Tropicana management allowed for unlawful surveillance and interrogated members. The judge ordered that a new election must be held.

"The SPFPA was on the losing end of a 63-62 vote in October to organize about 134 security workers at Tropicana.

"...In his ruling, Buxbaum said:

"-Casino supervisors exhibited a pattern of 'close and intimidating surveillance' when members passed out literature outside of the building or held other solicitation activity.

"- A supervisor prior to election day told workers that if they voted against the union, Columbia Sussex Corp., then-operator of the casino, would look favorably on their department's personnel.

"- The one-vote margin was a factor in recommending a second election - any misconduct by the casino could have influenced voters, easily reversing the election's outcome.

"The ruling also spotlighted some of the alleged tactics and statements made to security workers.

"...It's unclear whether Tropicana will appeal the decision, which must be done by Feb. 27. A Tropicana spokeswoman declined to comment Monday..."

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