An unfair labor practice is an action by an employer or a union that violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has created an extensive listing of employer actions that it considers would unduly interfere with an individual employee's labor rights.

What is unfair labor practice example?

Firing an employee based on union activity or membership is an unfair labor practice. ... The same is true when a union restrains or coerces employees in the exercise of their rights to self-organize; to form, join, or assist labor unions; to bargain collectively; or to refrain from any of these activities.

Where is unfair labor practices?

Unfair Labor Practices: an overview

The three categories of ULPs consist of those under Section 8 of the NLRA. Section 8(a) lists the ULPs of employers, Section 8(b) lists the ULPs of labor organizations, and 8(c) lists the ULPs that are the result of combined activity of employers and labor organizations.