06/04/2026
VICTORY! Our members have prevailed in their Unfair Labor Practices case against management at Influencers; our full statement:
BALTIMORE, MD - On May 29th of this year, Hon. Admin. Law Judge Michael Rosas on behalf of National Labor Relations Board Region 5 issued a decision in our Unfair Labor Practices case against Civic Influencers, Inc., and we’re proud to announce that our members have prevailed on all fronts. After workers petitioned for Voluntary Recognition back in 2024, Civic Influencers engaged in an illegal scorched-earth union-busting campaign that culminated in the terminations of the entire prospective bargaining unit, and now a judge has ordered them to reinstate the workers where applicable, compensate them with backpay & interest, and bargain in good faith with those workers’ chosen union, United Professional Organizers.
“Organizing helped me find my voice. Civic Influencers’ mission was to do that across the country”, said member Elise Orlick. “But the actions of management – both to challenge the formation of our unit, and to punish that activity – were attempts to silence us. I thank the NLRB & UPO for delivering these wins and amplifying the voices of this talented team.”
“This decision reaffirms to me, and hopefully others, the power of employees coming together to stand up for what is right and just in the workplace”, said Anna Cubbage, a member who was terminated after engaging in concerted activity.
"This fight taught me the power of standing together and refusing to be silenced. We faced the bully, supported one another through difficult moments, and found strength in our collective voice. This victory is about more than a legal decision; it is a reminder that when workers stand together, they can create real change. I am deeply grateful to the NLRB and United Professional Organizers for fighting alongside us and helping secure justice and accountability." , remarked member Katrina Cousins, also terminated for her organizing efforts.
“This fight emphasized the importance of solidarity, this has been a long process and it required the involvement of all bargaining unit members to secure this victory. It has been a wonderful experience working alongside my colleagues in this struggle and I cannot speak highly enough of the Union of Professional Organizers.”, concluded Audrey Ferguson, a member & shop floor leader.
With this decision in hand, we call upon Board Chair Liz Ricci and the rest of Civic Influencers leadership to comply with the decision & follow the law for once: Reinstate the workers to their positions where applicable, pay us what we are owed, and join us at the negotiating table to collectively bargain a fair contract in good faith. We look forward to your timely & compliant response within 2 business weeks. Finally, many thanks to the tireless public servants of NLRB Region 05 for upholding labor law and the constitutional rights of our members.
Read the full decision here: https://www.nlrb.gov/cases-decisions/decisions/administrative-law-judge-decisions?search_term=civic+influencers&year=2026&volume=-1&form_build_id=form-JhfSeuu9GE0Z1kdHM0prMr6xT4zy4DxzGtlfNB3kcYM&form_id=nlrb_case_decisions__search_form&op=Search
