The NLRB released a summary of its operations for the 2011 fiscal year and the numbers were jarring, yet not surprising. Most eye-catching was that NLRB Regional Offices won 87% of ULPs and compliance decisions in 2011. Other noteworthy statistics:
- I nitial elections in representation cases were conducted within 38 days from petition filing; - Approximately 92% of all initial elections were conducted within 56 days from petition filing; - Over $60 million was awarded to employees in damages; and - Reinstatement was offered to 1,644 employees.A PDF of the full report can be found here.