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Snohetta Accused of Illegally Laying Off Union Supporters

1/19/2026

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The National Labor Relations Board accuses Snohetta, the architectural firm, of unlawfully laying off eight employees who supported a unionization effort in 2023.
The complaint alleges Snohetta discouraged collective action and interrogated employees about their union sympathies.
Elaine Molinar, a Snohetta partner, said layoffs reflected prior business considerations, not union activities.
The case signals a broader trend of union organizing among professionals, including architects, seeking better pay and conditions.

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Story summary

The National Labor Relations Board accuses Snohetta, the architectural firm, of unlawfully laying off eight employees who supported a unionization effort in 2023.
The complaint alleges Snohetta discouraged collective action and interrogated employees about their union sympathies.
Elaine Molinar, a Snohetta partner, said layoffs reflected prior business considerations, not union activities.
The case signals a broader trend of union organizing among professionals, including architects, seeking better pay and conditions.