In National Labor Relations Board v. International Association of Bridge, Structural Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers, the Court enforced the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) order to a union. The union had induced/encouraged others “to engage in a strike or a refusal to perform work in the course of employment,” to get members to cease doing business with a specific company. The NLRB ordered the Union to cease and desist from such conduct, saying it violated the National Labor Relations Act.  The union opposed enforcement of the order, asserting that the Board’s application of the law violated the First Amendment.  Alternatively, it argued it was protected under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the Thirteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.  The Court held that the Order did not violate the First Amendment where the order involved communications addressed to neutral employees within the tightly regulated contours of labor negotiations. The alternative arguments were also rejected. The NLRB’s order was proper.

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