National Labor Relations Board v. Las Vegas Sand & Gravel Corp.

**What This Case Was About** This case involved Las Vegas Sand & Gravel Corp., which the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found had retaliated against workers for union activities. The NLRB issued an order telling the company to stop this illegal behavior. However, when the case went to a federal appeals court, that court removed some of the language from the NLRB's order, making it weaker. **What the Supreme Court Decided** The Supreme Court disagreed with the appeals court's decision to water down the NLRB's order. The Court reversed that decision and sent the case back, directing the appeals court to enforce the NLRB's original order in full without any modifications or removed language. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling strengthened workers' protection against retaliation for union activities. By requiring courts to enforce the full NLRB orders without weakening them, the Supreme Court ensured that companies cannot escape the complete consequences of violating workers' rights. This decision reinforced that when the NLRB finds illegal retaliation, employers must face the full remedies designed to protect workers and prevent future violations.