Opinion ID: 406006
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: introduction

Text: 1 This case is before us upon the petition of United States Steel Corporation (petitioner) for the review of a decision and order of the National Labor Relations Board (the Board). The Board determined that petitioner violated section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (the Act) by photographing employees engaged in a peaceful demonstration. 1 The Board ordered petitioner to cease and desist from such photography, and to destroy all photographs taken. 2 We believe that the evidence does not support the finding of a section 8(a)(1) violation. Therefore, we will set aside the decision and order of the Board. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND 3 This case is predicated upon a single, independent section 8(a)(1) allegation described in the complaint as follows: 4 On or about November 14, 1979, the (petitioner) photographed its employees as said employees engaged in protected concerted activity thereby creating the appearance of coercive surveillance for purposes of future reprisals. 5