Grindr Faces NLRB Accusation for Retaliatory Office Policy
- In July 2023, a supermajority of Grindr employees announced intentions to form a union.
- Shortly after, Grindr implemented a return-to-office policy resulting in the termination of 83 workers.
- The NLRB's investigation revealed that the policy was retaliatory against workers organizing for unionization.
In July 2023, a majority of Grindr workers aimed to form a union. Shortly after, the company enforced a return-to-office policy, which affected employees, requiring them to relocate or terminate their employment. By September, this policy had resulted in 83 job losses, which accounted for roughly half of Grindr's workforce. The Communications Workers of America filed an unfair labor practice complaint, prompting an investigation by the National Labor Relations Board. The agency labeled the policy retaliatory and reported that Grindr failed to recognize and negotiate with the union. Following a vote in December 2023, Grindr's employees successfully formed a union, despite the company contesting the election results, citing the loss of former employee votes that were deemed relevant by the NLRB. The case against Grindr will proceed to a hearing unless a settlement is reached by both parties.