The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is taking steps to widen public awareness of its mission and to make it easier for employees, employers, and unions to receive answers to questions about their rights and Board processes. The NLRB is an independent Agency of the Federal Government that administers and enforces the National Labor Relations Act, a law passed by Congress in 1935. The NLRB protects the rights of workers, unions and employers relating to the practice of collective bargaining. Our Agency conducts secret ballot elections to determine whether employees desire to have a union represent them at work, and we investigate and remedy unfair labor practices committed by employers and unions.

The Agency recently launched a toll-free telephone number and is seeking assistance in publicizing its availability to individuals in the community. By calling the toll-free number, individuals can listen to a description of the Agency's mission and speak with an Information Officer from one of our Regional Offices located throughout the country; or they can be referred to other government agencies for services that meet their particular needs. The toll-free number is set up to assist English and Spanish-speaking individuals.

The toll-free number is:

1-866-667-NLRB (1-866-667-6572)

Hearing impaired persons may contact the Agency's TTY service at

1-866-315-NLRB (1-866-315-6572)

The toll-free number provides cost-free and easy access to the Agency and an enhanced opportunity to discuss employment-related concerns with trained professionals.