National Labor Relations Board v. Enjo Contracting Co.

**What Happened** Walter J. Clayton, an employee at Enjo Contracting Company, was fired from his job. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) investigated and determined that the company didn't fire Clayton for poor performance or misconduct, but because of his union activities. The NLRB found that Enjo Contracting had "anti-union animus" – meaning the company was hostile toward unions and fired Clayton to discourage union organizing among workers. **What the Court Decided** The federal appeals court sided with the NLRB and ordered Enjo Contracting to follow the NLRB's decision. The court confirmed that the company violated federal labor law by firing Clayton because of his union involvement, which is illegal under the National Labor Relations Act. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling reinforces an important protection for employees: companies cannot fire workers simply for supporting or participating in union activities. Federal law protects workers' rights to organize, join unions, and engage in collective bargaining without fear of retaliation. If employers try to intimidate workers by firing union supporters, they can face legal consequences and be forced to remedy their illegal actions.