St. George Warehouse, Inc., in No. 04-2893 v. National Labor Relations Board, in No. 04-3363

What Happened
St. George Warehouse transferred work that was normally done by union employees to temporary workers from staffing agencies. The company made this change without discussing it with the union first, even though they were required to negotiate major workplace changes under their labor contract. The union complained to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), arguing that the company violated federal labor law by making this unilateral decision.

What the Court Decided
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the NLRB and against St. George Warehouse. The court found that the company broke federal labor law by transferring union work to temporary employees without bargaining with the union. The court enforced the NLRB's order requiring the company to follow proper procedures when making such changes.

Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects unionized workers' job security by confirming that employers cannot simply replace union workers with temporary employees without negotiating first. It reinforces that when companies have union contracts, they must bargain in good faith before making significant changes that affect workers' jobs. This helps prevent employers from undermining union positions by quietly shifting work to non-union temporary staff.