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SEIU representative urges University Heights council to back Bellfair JCB workers after employer withdrew union recognition

University Heights City Council · November 18, 2025
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Bryce Dawson of SEIU 1199 told the council Bellfair JCB withdrew recognition of a bargaining unit representing over 300 employees on Sept. 25, creating fear of retaliation and leaving workers 'at will' while an NLRB complaint may be delayed; he asked elected officials to publicly press Bellfair to recognize the union.

Bryce Dawson, speaking as a representative of the Workers Justice Committee and SEIU 1199, told the University Heights City Council during public comment that Bellfair JCB withdrew recognition of a bargaining unit representing more than 300 employees on Sept. 25.

Dawson said the withdrawal was…

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