Steps for filing a Petition Complete NLRB Form 502 E-mail, fax, overnight deliver, or hand deliver the signed and dated NLRB Form 502, blank NLRB Form 505 – Statement of Position, and NLRB Form 4812 – Description of Procedures to the employer and any other involved labor organization.
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.
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.
Examples of employer conduct that violates the law: Promising benefits to employees to discourage their union support. Transferring, laying off, terminating, assigning employees more difficult work tasks, or otherwise punishing employees because they engaged in union or protected concerted activity.
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The NLRA covers all employers involved in interstate commerce, except airlines, railroads, agricultural operations and government entities.
Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act protects the right to concerted activity such as unionizing and collective bargaining. This can mean joining an established union, or any situation where at least two employees come together to negotiate with their employer for better working conditions.
Labor relations specialists typically need a bachelor's degree, and they may need experience in a related occupation. To enter the occupation, these specialists typically need a bachelor's degree in labor and industrial relations, human resources, business, or a related field.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) enforces the National Labor Relations Act by investigating allegations of wrong-doing brought by workers, unions, or employers, conducting elections, and deciding and resolving cases.
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.