NLRB
What does the NLRB stand for?
National Labor Relations Board
What section of the NLRA defines unfair labor practices?
Section 8
How many members serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
Five members
Who conducts union representation elections?
The NLRB
What landmark act established the NLRB?
The National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) of 1935.
1935
What is the term length for the NLRB's General Counsel?
Four-year term
If the 5 member board lacks quorum what can the NLRB still do?
The NLRB can still go to federal court on behalf of Employers but not on behalf of Unions
The NLRA was a cornerstone of President Roosevelt's ___, aiming to restore economic stability and improve worker rights?
New Deal era
What appoints the NLRB board memebers?
The President of the United States and the US Srnate
What CWA staffer was previously on the NLRB general counsel (recently fired)?
CWA 's own Jennifer Abruzzo
What is the primary role of the NLRB's General Counsel?
They decide what cases to bring and push for action when workers’ rights are violated.
What percentage of employee support is needed to file a petition for a union election?
At least 30%
What president of the United States signed the NLRA into law in 1935?
Franklin D Roosevelt
What does the NLRA protect?
What NLRB board member was recently fired?
Gwynne Wilcox
What is the main function of the NLRB Board?
To enforce the NLRA
What structure of the NLRB administers the law on a local level?
Regional offices
How many regional offices located across the country?
28
Railway and airline workers are protected by what?
Railway Labor Act - very similar to the NLRA
Due to Abruzzo's progressive agenda, how many ULP charge filings increased by what percentage?
7%
How do the roles of the NLRB Board and the General Counsel differ?
Board has power over the General Council.
Ex: Supreme court over trial court lawyers
What is the term for an employer voluntarily recognizing a union without an election?
Voluntary recognition
The National Labor Relations Act gives workers the right to 3 things, what are the three things?
Form unions, support unions, and join unions