Article:
Dennis R. Nolan and Richard I. Lehr, Improving NLRB Unfair Labor Practice Procedures, 57 Texas L. Rev. 47 (1978).
 

Abstract:
For at least twenty years, reform of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to expedite resolution of unfair labor practice charges has been a frequent topic of congressional and public concern. The Labor Reform Act of 1977 represents the most recent expression of this concern, specifically, improving NLRB processes and eliminating the unnecessary delays. Nolan and Lehr view these representations of the Labor Reform Act as not being accurate. This article examines the Board’s current unfair labor practice procedures to determine the cause of observed delay, analyzes legislative proposals in light of these causes, and suggests alternative methods of reducing delays in processing unfair labor practice cases.