Discussion

NLRA is the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. This statute guarantees the right of employees to self-organize; to form, join or assist labor organizations or unions, to bargain collectively with their employers and to strike. In addition, employees are protected from adverse action by an employer for taking part in grievances, on-the-job protests, picketing and strikes. 

Employers may not engage in any unfair labor practices. Illegal activity includes employer interference, restraint, or coercion directed against union or collective activity; employer domination of unions; employer discrimination against employees who take part in union or collective activities; employer retaliation for filing unfair-labor-practice charges or cooperating with the NLRB; and employer refusal to bargain in good faith with union representatives

Helpful links

• http://www.nlrb.gov/

• http://www.laborlawyers.com/FSL5CS/booklets/booklets330.asp