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An independent federal agency created under the NLRA to enforce its provisions, including conducting elections for labor union representation and investigating charges of unfair labor practices.

The NLRB has the authority to prevent and remedy unfair labor practices by employers or labor organizations that affect commerce.

Employees are empowered to participate in union activities and administration, and their participation is protected under the NLRA.

While upholding rights to unionize, the NLRA also allows employees to refrain from any or all such activities.

Section 8(b) makes it an unfair labor practice for a labor organization to restrain or coerce employees or employers, in the exercise of their rights guaranteed by the NLRA.

While the NLRA sets the national framework, state laws may also affect labor relations, provided they do not conflict with federal law.

Section 7 of the NLRA protects the right of employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing.

The NLRA ensures that employees are protected when engaging in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.

The NLRA preempts state and local laws that are in conflict with its provisions, preserving federal authority over labor relations policy.

Employers are restricted from interfering with the formation, administration, or support of labor organizations, ensuring union independence.

In cases where a union seeks representation, employers must provide a list of employees to facilitate the process of free and fair union elections.

The NLRA establishes the duty of employers and employees to bargain in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

The NLRA prohibits labor unions from using secondary boycotts—pressure on a neutral employer to stop doing business with another business that the union has a dispute with.

Employers have the option to voluntarily recognize a labor union as the bargaining representative of their employees, without requiring an NLRB election.