Nonunion

Nonunion Miners Sue CONSOL Over Retirement Plan

Nonunion retired coal miners are seeking class action status in a federal lawsuit against CONSOL Energy, Inc. and its subsidiaries for allegedly breaking a promise of lifetime health-care benefits. The suit filed earlier this month seeks class action treatment for about 2,000 nonunion retirees whose benefits were cut or eliminated in 2014 and 2015. The 20-page lawsuit filed in U.S. District …


Electricians Boss Dougherty Hit With Racketeering Lawsuit

A nonunion electrical contractor who traded punches with labor leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty in January filed a federal lawsuit Monday against him and his local, accusing them of racketeering. Joshua Keesee, who says Dougherty broke his nose in the fight, contends that he has become a pariah in his trade since the clash, with developers refusing to hire him to avoid antagonizing Dougherty. …