American Baptist Homes of the West v. National Labor Relations Board

# American Baptist Homes of the West v. National Labor Relations Board **What Happened** American Baptist Homes of the West (operating as Piedmont Gardens) disputed a ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the federal agency that oversees worker organizing rights. The case involved a disagreement about whether the company had to share information about witnesses and their job titles during a labor dispute. **What the Court Decided** The appeals court partially sided with the NLRB. It required the company to disclose witness names and titles as ordered. However, the court limited how far back this rule would apply—it would only apply to future situations, not past ones. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling supports workers' right to access information about witnesses involved in labor disputes, which helps protect workers during organizing campaigns and grievance processes. The decision makes it harder for employers to keep witness identities hidden, potentially strengthening workers' ability to understand and respond to allegations made against them or their union activities.