Definition

Noun: * An independent agency of the United States government charged with mediating disputes between management and labor unions: The NLRB is a federal agency responsible for enforcing U.S. labor law concerning collective bargaining and unfair labor practices.

Usage

The term "NLRB" is a proper noun and an acronym. It is used to refer specifically to the U.S. government agency. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the." * The company filed a complaint with the NLRB. * The NLRB is expected to rule on the case next month. * A decision by the NLRB can set an important precedent.

Advanced Usage

• "NLRB election": Refers to a secret-ballot election conducted by the agency to determine if employees wish to be represented by a union.
  • The workers voted for the union in the NLRB election.
• "NLRCB": While "NLRCB" is not a standard variant, in some contexts (like academic comparisons), one might refer to similar labor relations boards in other countries, such as the National Labor Relations Commission in other nations, but this is not a variant of "NLRB" itself.

Variants and Related Words

• Full Name: National Labor Relations Board. This is the official, spelled-out name of the agency.
  • The National Labor Relations Board was established in 1935.
• The Board: A common shorthand used in legal and labor contexts to refer to the NLRB.
  • The Board's decision was appealed to the federal court.

Synonyms

• Labor board: A general term for a government body that handles labor disputes. (Note: This is a general synonym, not specific to the U.S. agency.)
• Federal labor agency: A descriptive synonym highlighting its status as a U.S. government entity.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "To go to the NLRB": This phrase means to file a formal charge or petition with the agency.
  • After negotiations failed, the union decided to go to the NLRB.
• "An NLRB charge": Refers to a formal allegation of unfair labor practices filed with the agency.
  • Management is facing an NLRB charge for allegedly threatening workers.

Noun

1. an independent agency of the United States government charged with mediating disputes between management and labor unions