"Unions say Verizon fired 40 over strike; Company alleges breaches of conduct" December 07, 2011|By Michael B. Farrell, Globe Staff
Labor union leaders say that Verizon Communications Inc. has fired 40 employees involved in a contentious two-week labor strike over the summer for alleged actions that range from threats of violence to harassment and intimidation.
The employees, including 10 in Massachusetts, received letters over the weekend saying they were terminated for violating Verizon’s code of conduct while picketing against cuts in benefits. Union leaders say that they will fight the terminations in court....
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