The Reshaping of the National Labor Relations Board: National Labor Policy in Transition, 1937–1947. By James A. Gross. Albany, State University of New York Press, 1982. Pp. vi + 381. $44.00.

1983 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-132
Author(s):  
Lewis L. Gould
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Labor Relations ◽  
Labor Policy ◽  
State University ◽  
National Labor Relations Board

A Quantitative Study of Unfair Labor Practice Cases

ILR Review ◽  
1981 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myron Roomkin
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Unemployment Rate ◽  
Price Level ◽  
Labor Relations ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Labor Policy ◽  
National Labor Relations Act ◽  
National Labor Relations Board ◽  
Labor Practices ◽  
Unrealistic Expectations

The number of charges of unfair labor practices filed with the National Labor Relations Board has grown steadily. This article analyzes the incidence of case filings since 1952 as a function of economic variables, such as the unemployment rate and changes in the price level; the number of strikes and representation petitions filed, since both tend to produce litigation; and aspects of the Board's administrative processes that tend to encourage or discourage case filings, such as the extent of delay. The study finds that, contrary to the assumptions of national labor policy, the Board's activities themselves may be an important determinant of union and employer demands for regulatory intervention. The model proves less satisfactory, however, in explaining the filing behavior of individuals, suggesting that workers have unrealistic expectations about the protection offered them by the National Labor Relations Act.

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