National Labor Relations Board v. Regency Grande Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

# Regency Grande Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Case Summary **What Happened** Regency Grande Nursing & Rehabilitation Center refused to negotiate with its workers' union representative, 1199 SEIU, even though the union had been officially certified to represent the facility's employees. **What the Court Decided** The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit sided with the National Labor Relations Board, ruling that Regency Grande broke federal labor law by rejecting union bargaining. The court enforced the board's decision requiring the company to comply. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling protects workers' basic right to negotiate together through a union. Once employees choose a union to represent them, employers cannot simply refuse to talk or bargain with that union. The decision reinforces that companies must engage in good-faith negotiations about wages, benefits, and working conditions. Without this protection, employers could ignore workers' collective voice and avoid discussions about improving their jobs.