The five things you should know about the act are: (1) it provides for the establishment of labour unions; (2) it regulates collective bargaining; (3) it protects workers from unfair dismissal; (4) it prohibits discrimination; and (5) it provides for dispute resolution procedures.
There are five categories of unfair labor practices for employers that are prohibited under the NLRA: Interference, restraint, or coercion. Employer domination or support of a labor organization. Discrimination on the basis of labor activity. Discrimination in retaliation for going to the NLRB. Refusal to bargain.
A party wishing to have a representative appear on its behalf should have the representative complete a Notice of Appearance (Form NLRB-4701), and E-File it at .nlrb or forward it to the NLRB Regional Office handling the petition as soon as possible.
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If you believe your rights or the rights of others have been violated, you should contact the National Labor Relations Board promptly to protect your rights, generally within six months of the unlawful activity.
Common allegations against employers in complaints include threats, interrogations and unlawful disciplinary actions against employees for their union activity; promises of benefits to discourage unionization; and, in the context of collective bargaining relationships, refusals to provide information, refusals to ...