Electromation, Inc.
National Labor Relations Board
309 N.L.R.B. 990 (1992)
- Written by Tammy Boggs, JD
Facts
Electromation, Inc. (defendant) manufactured electrical components and had about 200 employees. Due to financial losses, Electromation changed certain employment policies and reduced employee benefits. Employees were dissatisfied with these changes as well as other employment issues. Electromation’s management came up with the idea of implementing “action committees” in five categories, including “absenteeism/infractions” and “attendance bonus program.” Employees could sign up to participate in the committees and propose suggestions on policy changes that would be necessary due to the company’s financial troubles. The action committees met weekly in the employer’s conference room, they discussed their ideas in the presence of one or more management representatives, and some committees developed proposals for management’s consideration. Meanwhile, a labor union (the union) (plaintiff) sought to gain recognition by Electromation. Some of the action committees continued to meet. The union initiated an administrative proceeding before the National Labor Relations Board (the board). The judge found that the action committees were labor organizations under the National Labor Relations Act and that Electromation engaged in an unfair labor practice by dominating and assisting the committees. The board reviewed the matter.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (No information provided)
Concurrence (Devaney, Member)
Concurrence (Oviatt, Member)
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