Dino & Sons Realty Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board

**Dino & Sons Realty Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board** This case involved Dino & Sons Realty Corporation, which fired employees who went on strike and then refused to hire them back when the strike ended. The workers filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), claiming the company illegally retaliated against them for participating in the strike. The court sided with the workers and the NLRB. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Dino & Sons violated federal labor law by firing the striking employees and refusing to reinstate them after the strike concluded. The court ordered the company to pay $161,786 in damages to compensate the affected workers. This decision reinforces important protections for workers who participate in strikes. Under federal law, employees generally have the right to strike for better working conditions or wages, and employers cannot fire them simply for exercising this right. When strikes end, companies typically must offer to rehire striking workers to their previous positions. This ruling demonstrates that courts will enforce these protections and order companies to pay damages when they illegally retaliate against workers for striking. Workers can file complaints with the NLRB if they believe their employer has violated their strike rights.