Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has rehired 70 workers, including 40 from its Downtown Brooklyn location, following a 58-day strike for better employment conditions. The NYC Alamo United union announced a tentative agreement ensuring laid-off employees will regain their original seniority, paid time off, and sick time. The union claimed that layoffs violated good faith bargaining during contract negotiations, which led to an unfair labor practice charge. A source noted that the company had intentions to rehire staff, anticipating increased business in spring.
"Together, we showed Sony and Alamo who REALLY has the power - the people, when we stand together, united," the union said.
A source familiar with the layoffs told BK Reader that the company's offer to rehire staff was always on the table, especially during the spring when the company expected to see an uptick in business.
The union originally claimed that Alamo violated good faith bargaining by issuing layoffs during contract negotiations, subsequently filing an unfair labor practice charge against the company.
The deal guarantees every worker to be rehired, gain back paid time off and sick time, and retain their original seniority and hire date, the union said.
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