Legal Definitions - unfair labor practice

An unfair labor practice refers to any conduct that is prohibited by state or federal laws that govern the relationships between employers, employees, and labor organizations.

Examples of unfair labor practices by an employer include:

• Interfering with an employee's right to self-organization
• Discriminating against employees who engage in union-related activities
• Retaliating against employees who have invoked their rights
• Refusing to engage in collective bargaining

Examples of unfair labor practices by a labor organization include:

• Causing an employer to discriminate against an employee
• Engaging in an illegal strike or boycott
• Causing an employer to pay for work not performed (featherbedding)
• Refusing to engage in collective bargaining

These examples illustrate how an unfair labor practice can occur in various ways, such as interfering with an employee's rights or refusing to negotiate with a labor organization. These actions can harm the relationship between employers, employees, and labor organizations and can lead to legal consequences.