Alamo Drafthouse Faces Union Complaint Over New York Layoffs

Union alleges bad faith bargaining and illegal layoffs as theater chain cuts 70 workers in Brooklyn and Manhattan locations.

The United Auto Workers Local 2179 filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Alamo Drafthouse, claiming refusal to bargain in good faith regarding layoffs and operational changes.
Approximately 70 employees from Alamo's Brooklyn and Manhattan locations were laid off, with the union asserting the cuts were unnecessary and illegal during ongoing contract negotiations.
The layoffs are part of broader company-wide staff reductions, including cuts to 9% of corporate staff and other seasonal adjustments, though some employees dispute the necessity of the scale of these cuts.
Union representatives argue that the company declared an impasse in negotiations prematurely, with many contract issues still unresolved, and allege these actions violate labor laws.
The union plans picket lines at both New York City locations and has vowed to continue fighting for fair negotiations and worker protections.