Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-19-1992
Abstract
Petitioner-cross-respondent Sears Roebuck & Company seeks review of a National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") order directing Sears to bargain with the union certified as the representative of Sears' automotive employees at its Maplewood, Minnesota store, after a certification election. The NLRB found that Sears had committed an unfair labor practice in violation of section 8(a)(5) and (1) of the National Labor Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. § 158(a)(5) and (1), by refusing to bargain with the union. The NLRB cross-petitions for enforcement of its order. Sears contends that its refusal to bargain was justified because the NLRB Regional Director conducted an invalid certification election. Specifically, Sears claims that the election occurred without a prior determination of the size and composition of the bargaining units, thereby denying voters an opportunity to make an informed choice. In addition, Sears contends that the notice sent by the Regional Director to explain the situation regarding the undefined units failed to provide the necessary information. We hold that postponement until after the election of a determination as to the unit's configuration was within the scope of the NLRB's authority to prescribe election procedures, and did not violate the employees' right to informed voting. Accordingly, we grant the Board's application for enforcement.
Recommended Citation
Miner '56, Roger J., "Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. NLRB, 957 F. 2d 52 - Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit 1992" (1992). Circuit Court Opinions. 360.
https://digitalcommons.nyls.edu/circuit_opinions/360
Comments
957 F.2d 52 (1992)
SEARS, ROEBUCK & COMPANY, Petitioner-Cross-Respondent,
v. \NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, Respondent-Cross-Petitioner.
No. 546, Dockets 91-4117, 91-4145.
United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.
Argued December 5, 1991. Decided February 19, 1992.
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