Active Transportation Co. v. National Labor Relations Board

**Active Transportation Co. v. National Labor Relations Board** This case involved a dispute between Active Transportation Company and a union that had successfully negotiated a collective bargaining agreement. After reaching an agreement through negotiations, the company refused to put the deal in writing by signing a formal contract with the union. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) investigated and ruled that the company's refusal violated federal labor law. Active Transportation Company disagreed and asked a federal court to overturn the NLRB's decision. However, the court sided with the NLRB and ordered the company to comply with the Board's ruling. The court found that once an employer and union reach a collective bargaining agreement, the employer must follow through by signing a written contract that reflects what was negotiated. The company could not simply refuse to put their agreement on paper. This ruling matters for workers because it reinforces that employers cannot back out of union contracts by refusing to sign them. When unions successfully negotiate agreements on behalf of workers, employers are legally required to formalize those agreements in writing. This protects workers from employers who might try to avoid their bargaining commitments through technicalities.