Nlrb v. Fenix & Scisson, Inc

**NLRB v. Fenix & Scisson, Inc. - What Workers Need to Know** **What Happened** The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found that Fenix & Scisson, Inc. had violated workers' rights under federal labor law. The NLRB issued an order requiring the company to correct these violations, but the company refused to comply. The NLRB then went to federal court to force the company to follow the order. **What the Court Decided** In November 1974, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the NLRB and granted their request to enforce the order. The court ruled that Fenix & Scisson must comply with the NLRB's original decision and take the required corrective actions. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case demonstrates that when the NLRB finds an employer has violated workers' rights, courts will back up the agency's authority to enforce those protections. Companies cannot simply ignore NLRB orders - federal courts have the power to make them comply. This reinforces that workers have meaningful legal protections under the National Labor Relations Act, and there are enforcement mechanisms to ensure employers follow the law when they violate workers' rights to organize or engage in other protected activities.