2: Unfair Labor Practices
Investigate, prosecute and remedy cases of unfair labor practice by employers or unions, or both, impartially and promptly. Other Information:
STRATEGIES: 1. Take proactive steps to disseminate information and provide easily accessible facts and information to the
public about the Board's jurisdiction in unfair labor practice matters and the rights and obligations of employers, employees,
unions, and the Board under the Act. 2. Evaluate the quality of ULP casework regularly to provide the best possible service
to the public. A description of the quality review is provided on page 21. 3. Utilize impact analysis to provide an analytical
framework for classifying ULP cases in terms of their impact on the public so as to differentiate among them in deciding both
the resources and urgency to be assigned to each case. 4. Share best practices in the processing of ULP cases to assist regions
in resolving ULP issues promptly and fairly. 5. Emphasize the early identification of remedy and compliance issues and potential
compliance problems in merit cases; conduct all phases of litigation, including settlement, so as to maximize the likelihood
of obtaining a prompt and effective remedy. 6. Utilize injunctive proceedings to provide interim relief where there is a threat
of remedial failure. 7. Emphasize and encourage settlements as a means of promptly resolving ULP disputes at all stages of
the casehandling process. 8. Identify and utilize alternative decision-making procedures to expedite Board decisions in ULP
cases. 9. Analyze and prioritize the critical skills needs and address these skills needs using a cost effective instructional
delivery system that ensures timely access to the needed training in a work environment which encourages employees to effectively
utilize their diverse talents in achieving Agency goals. 10. Provide an information technology environment that is mainstream
with other federal agencies and the public, and will provide management with the information it needs to manage the Agency
and provide NLRB employees with technology tools and access to research and professional information comparable to that of
their private sector counterparts. New Performance Measures: GOAL #2: Investigate, prosecute and remedy cases of unfair labor
practices by employers or unions, or both, impartially and promptly. Measure #2: The percentage of unfair labor practice (ULP)
charges resolved by withdrawal, by dismissal, or by closing upon compliance with a settlement or Board order or Court judgment
within 120 days of the filing of the charge. Baseline: Currently, the NLRB resolves 66.7% of ULP charges by withdrawal, dismissal,
or closing upon compliance within 120 days of the filing of the charge. Long-term target: 71% by FY 2012 Measure #3: The percentage
of meritorious (prosecutable) ULP cases closed on compliance within 365 days of the filing of the ULP charge. Baseline: Currently,
the NLRB closes 73.6% of meritorious ULP cases on compliance within 365 days of the filing of the ULP charge. Long-term target:
77% by FY 2012
Objective(s):
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