National Labor Relations Board v. Riverside Masonry LLC

**What Happened** Kenneth Henderson worked for Riverside Masonry LLC (doing business as C & R Masonry of Michigan). Henderson was involved in union activities and supported collective bargaining efforts at his workplace. The company fired him, and Henderson believed it was because of his union involvement. The National Labor Relations Board investigated and found that the company illegally terminated Henderson for his union activities, which violated federal labor law. **What the Court Decided** The court sided with the National Labor Relations Board and enforced its order against Riverside Masonry. The company was required to reinstate Henderson to his job and pay him back wages with interest for the time he was wrongfully unemployed. Additionally, the company had to post notices informing employees about their rights. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling reinforces that employers cannot fire workers for participating in union activities or supporting collective bargaining. Federal law protects employees' rights to organize and discuss workplace conditions with coworkers. If workers face retaliation for these protected activities, they can file complaints with the National Labor Relations Board. When violations are found, companies must make workers whole through reinstatement and back pay.