Casino Ready Mix, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board

**What Happened** Casino Ready Mix, Inc., a concrete company, was accused of treating workers unfairly because of their union activities. The company allegedly refused to give work to certain employees and refused to hire job applicants specifically because these individuals were involved in organizing a union. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) investigated these claims and found that the company had indeed discriminated against workers based on their union involvement. **What the Court Decided** The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the NLRB against Casino Ready Mix. The court denied the company's appeal and upheld the NLRB's ruling that Casino Ready Mix had committed unfair labor practices. The court enforced the NLRB's order requiring the company to stop these discriminatory practices. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling reinforces that employers cannot punish workers for union organizing activities. Companies are prohibited from refusing work assignments, denying employment, or otherwise retaliating against employees simply because they support or help organize a union. Workers have legal protections when engaging in union activities, and courts will enforce these rights when employers violate them.