Seattle Venue Security Guards Unionize, File for NLRB Election
Security staff at Neumos, Barboza, and The Runaway in Seattle have unionized as the Neumos Security Union and filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board. This separate union for security guards is a result of labor laws,…
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 5, 2026 —
Security personnel at three popular Seattle music venues have officially formed a union and initiated the process for an official election, marking a significant development in local labor relations. Staff members from Neumos, Barboza, and The Runaway have united under the banner of the Neumos Security Union.
The union has formally filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This move signifies the security guards’ collective intent to seek formal recognition and engage in collective bargaining.
The formation of a distinct union specifically for security guards is a requirement dictated by federal labor law. The Taft-Hartley Act, enacted in 1947, mandates that security guards employed within the same establishment must form their own separate union, distinct from any other bargaining units representing different types of employees within that establishment.
This legal framework ensures that the unique roles and responsibilities of security personnel are addressed independently. The establishment of the Neumos Security Union follows this legal precedent, ensuring compliance while advocating for the rights and working conditions of the security staff across these three Seattle venues.
The filing with the NLRB is the initial step in the election process, which will ultimately determine whether the union is officially certified to represent the security employees. Details regarding the timeline for the election or any specific demands from the union were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Hunter Pauli on www.thestranger.com, see more information here.
