National Labor Relations Board v. Town & Country Electric, Inc.

**What happened:** Town & Country Electric, Inc. refused to hire job applicants who were actually union organizers trying to get inside the company to help workers form a union. The company argued that these organizers weren't real "employees" under federal labor law, so they didn't have legal protections. The National Labor Relations Board disagreed and filed a complaint against the company for unfair labor practices. **What the court decided:** The Supreme Court ruled in favor of workers and union organizers. The Court said that union organizers who apply for jobs are considered "employees" under the National Labor Relations Act, even if their main goal is organizing workers rather than just doing the job. This means companies cannot legally refuse to hire someone simply because they are a union organizer. **Why this matters for workers:** This decision strengthens workers' rights to organize unions. It means union organizers can apply for jobs at companies without losing legal protections, making it easier to help workers learn about their rights and form unions. Companies cannot discriminate against job applicants just because they support union organizing activities.