National Labor Relations Board v. Sub Acute Rehabilitation Center at Kearny, LLC

# Court Rules Nurses Were Not Supervisors **What Happened** Sub Acute Rehabilitation Center disputed a National Labor Relations Board decision about licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at one of its facilities. The employer argued these nurses held supervisory positions and therefore shouldn't be allowed to join a union. The nurses and the labor board disagreed. **What the Court Decided** The Third Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the nurses and the labor board. The court confirmed that these LPNs were not supervisors under federal labor law, meaning they could legally organize and join a union if they chose to do so. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling protects nurses' right to unionize and collectively bargain for better wages and working conditions. Employers cannot simply label workers as supervisors to prevent them from forming unions. The decision clarifies that nurses performing hands-on patient care duties retain their unionization rights, even if they have some minor directing responsibilities. This helps ensure that healthcare workers can advocate together for fair treatment at their workplace.