Temp-Masters, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board

**What Happened** Temp-Masters, a staffing company, transferred employees to different positions after they engaged in union-related activities. The affected workers complained that these transfers were punishment for their involvement with union organizing efforts. The National Labor Relations Board investigated and found that Temp-Masters had illegally retaliated against the employees by moving them to less desirable assignments because of their union activities. **What the Court Decided** The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the workers and the National Labor Relations Board. The court upheld the Board's ruling that Temp-Masters violated federal labor law by retaliating against employees for their union activities. The company's actions were found to be illegal workplace retaliation. **Why This Matters for Workers** This decision reinforces important protections for workers who want to organize or participate in union activities. Employers cannot legally punish employees by transferring them to worse positions, cutting their hours, or otherwise retaliating against them for union involvement. Workers have the right to engage in union activities without fear of workplace punishment, and this ruling helps ensure that protection remains strong.