Chapter 14 Summary

National Labor Relations Board
Concept:
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is a five member board that falls under the Federal government agency and includes the general council, and 52 regional and other field offices. Because the NLRB is a federal agency, its enforcement actions are limited to companies that have a direct impact on interstate commerce, which extends to all except local businesses. Federal Government workers under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, Title VII, the Federal Labor Relations Authority has a role similar to that of the NLRB. Many states still have many similar agencies that administer the laws under that state and local governments. The two major functions of the NLRB are to conduct and certify representation and to prevent unfair labor practices. It does not initiate either of these actions, however they respond to requests for actions. Some people argue that the NLRB is illegally interfering with union organizing.
Emotional Hook:
Unfair labor practices occur very often and it is positive to have a program setup to shut down unlawful practices but is it ethical for the NLRB to interfere with the organizing of unions?
Key Points:
The two major functions of the NLRB are to conduct and certify representation and to prevent unfair labor practices.
Facilitative Question:
How could the NLRB be more aggressive in preventing unfair labor practices?