An unfair labor practice is an action by an employer or a union that violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Examples of prohibited conduct by a union include:
- Restraining or coercing the employer or employees in exercising the rights provided by the NLRA.
- Causing the employer to discriminate against employees.
- Refusing to bargain in good faith.
- Inducing strikes for forbidden reasons such as secondary boycotts.
- Forcing the employer to make certain work assignments.
- Forcing the employer to bargain with an uncertified union.
- Charging excessive initiation fees.
- Forcing or attempting to force employers to pay for workers the employer does not need.
- Forcing or attempting to force employers to pay for work that is not or will not be done.
Section 8 of the NLRA provides detailed information on unfair labor practices.
See also What is an unfair labor practice by management?
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