An _______________________ issues a formal decision regarding an unfair labor practice that can later be appealed to the NLRB if either party is unhappy with the outcome.

Formal Decision

A decision made through established processes or protocols, often documented and official in nature.

Unfair Labor Practice

Actions by employers or unions that violate the rights of employees or the organization’s rules set by labor relations boards.

NLRB

Stands for the National Labor Relations Board, an independent US federal agency responsible for enforcing US labor law in relation to collective bargaining and unfair labor practices.