(Solution) - Progressive is a nonunion electrical contractor Progressive se -(2025 Original AI-Free Solution)

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Progressive is a nonunion electrical contractor. Progressive, seeking to fill job openings, advertised in the local paper. David Cousins responded to the advertisement in order to unionize Progressive. During the application process, Cousins did not reveal his union affiliation. He was hired. Around the same time, Charles Randall, a member of an out-of-town union, also responded to the advertisement and was hired. His past union affiliation was apparent on his resume and he initiated a discussion of it at his job interview with Randy Neeman, Progressive's president. Randall started work and he agreed to help the union in its organizational efforts.

1. Is there ambiguity in the phrase "cost all you guys your jobs . . . and that's why we have to put a stop to it"? Would the ambiguity be more evident had Randall not recently lost his job?
Clue: Look at the first sentence below Section A of the court's decision.
2. Why is the court unwilling to consider the question of whether Hildreth's statements were a protected expression of opinion?
Clue: Take a look at the rationale in Section B.