Figure A
Employers are charged with an unfair labor practice (ULP) in four out of 10 union elections: Share of union elections with a ULP charge against the employer, by type of charge
| Type of charge | Value |
|---|---|
| Any charge | 38.5% |
| 8(a)(1): Threatened, coerced, retaliated | 26.8 |
| 8(a)(3): Disciplined, fired, changed work terms | 24.2 |
| 8(a)(5): Refused to bargain, repudiated contract | 24.1 |
Notes: ULP charges are charges that an employer violated Section 8(a) of the labor code by interfering with workers’ rights to form a union and bargain collectively. Specific charge types 8(a)(1), 8(a)(3), and 8(a)(5) refer to sections of the labor code governing these rights. “Any charge” refers to any violation of Section 8(a) of the labor code (parts 1–5).
Source: Authors’ analysis of National Labor Relations Board election data for 2020–2022 and ULP filings from 2019–2022.
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