What Is the National Labor Relations Board?

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent agency of the federal government that is responsible for enforcing the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).1

Also known as the Wagner Act, the NLRA was passed in 1935 to guarantee private sector employees certain rights. The Act also resulted in the creation of the National Labor Relations Board. It's the duty of the NLRB to ensure that private employers and unions adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Act in order to protect employees from unfair labor practices.2

Key Takeaways

• The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency that was created in 1935 with the passage of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
• The NLRA is a federal law that guarantees most private sector employees the right to form or join unions, engage in coordinated activities to address or improve working conditions, and refrain from engaging in these activities if they so choose.
• Most private sector employers are afforded protection under the NLRA, but it doesn't apply to employees of federal, state, or local governments; employers who only have agricultural workers; and employers subject to the Railway Labor Act.

The History and Establishment of the NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board was established in 1935 with the passage of the NLRA, a move that was prompted by increasing concerns over the treatment of private sector workers.

Prior to the Act's passage,...

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