Unions
Unfair Labor Practices
As part of the National Labor Relations
Act, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is responsible
for enforcing the labor laws. This applies in situations
where there is no union, where a union is organizing an
employer, and in the day-to-day administration of collective
bargaining agreements. The major tool utilized by the NLRB
is the unfair labor practice charge. There are many unfair
labor practices against both employers and labor organizations
(unions). The most immediate impact upon employers is the
charge against the company, referred to as an 8(a) charge.
Our Firm assists employers in all phases of an unfair labor
practice charge proceeding. This includes representation
during any investigation of a charge, any necessary settlement
discussions (if warranted), representation at the formal
hearing, and any appeal through the NLRB and the appropriate
federal court of appeals. As a part of these procedures,
the company must be aware of avoiding what is referred to
as 10(j) injunctions and bargaining orders. Also, our Firm
believes in properly utilizing unfair labor practice charges
against unions, referred to as 8(b) charges. Not only is
it important to be able to identify these charges, but to
be able to use available resources to pursue these charges.
In addition, the 8(b) charges cover illegal union secondary
boycotts, hot cargo agreements, and illegal picketing. These
procedures are complex and require a Firm "experienced
in the trenches" when handling these matters.
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