In the strange world of private-sector labor relations, people are often amused by the fact that the presumably-“neutral” agency that governs relations between employers and labor unions is, itself, unionized.
In fact, not only are many of the NLRB agents and staff represented by the National Labor Relations Board Union, so too are the lawyers who research and write case law.
Here is a case in point.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has posted a job on usajobs.gov seeking an attorney to work for one of the NLRB members in Washington, DC.
Within the job posting, the NLRB states:
Become a part of a prestigious and elite Agency created by Congress in 1935 to administer the National Labor Relations Act, the primary law for relations between unions and employers in the private sector. The National Labor Relations Board is an independent Federal agency that has daily impact on the way America’s companies, industries and unions conduct business.
Then, further down, the NLRB lists the “key requirements” as follows:
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Selectee must pass a background investigation prior to appointment.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must submit a complete resume, Bar Certification, proof of good standing.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- Two year trial period will be required.
Is it any wonder why the NLRB’s “neutrality” is often called into question?
