Form NLRB-508 at a glance
What it is: Form NLRB-508 is the National Labor Relations Board charge against a labor organization or its agents.
Who signs: Sign on the signature line as the representative or person making the charge, and print or type your name and title or office, if any.
A filled-in Form NLRB-508 example: a worker files a charge against a union
How to fill out Form NLRB-508, box by box
Case and Date Filed
Do not write in the space for Case and Date Filed.
Labor organization against which the charge is brought
Enter in 1 the labor organization or its agents against which the charge is brought.
In h, list the subsections of section 8(b); the labor organization has engaged in and is engaging in unfair labor practices within the meaning of section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act, and these unfair labor practices are practices affecting commerce within the meaning of the Act, or within the meaning of the Act and the Postal Reorganization Act.
Basis of the Charge
In section 2, set forth a clear and concise statement of the facts constituting the alleged unfair labor practices.
The Basis of Charge seeks only a brief description of the alleged unfair labor practice; do NOT include a detailed recounting of the evidence in support of the charge or a list of the names and telephone numbers of witnesses.
Employer
Enter in 3 the Name of Employer, and in 4a the Tel. No., in b the Cell No., in c the Fax No. and in d the e-mail.
Enter in 5 the location of the plant involved (street, city, state and ZIP code), and in 6 the employer representative to contact.
Enter in 7 the type of establishment (factory, mine, wholesaler, etc.), in 8 the principal product or service, and in 9 the number of workers employed.
Party filing the charge
Enter in 10 the full name of the party filing the charge.
Enter in 11 the address of the party filing the charge (street, city, state and ZIP code).
Declaration
By signing the declaration, you declare that you have read the charge and that the statements are true to the best of your knowledge and belief.
Willful false statements on this charge can be punished by fine and imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001). Solicitation of the information on this form is authorized by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), 29 U.S.C. § 151 et seq.
More rules for Form NLRB-508
After completing the charge form, sign and date the charge and mail or deliver the completed form to the appropriate Regional Office.
The individual, employer or union filing a charge is responsible to timely and properly serve a copy of the charge on the person, employer or union against whom the charge is made.
Call an Information Officer in the Regional Office nearest you for assistance in filing a charge; the Information Officer can answer your questions about the charge form or draft the charge on your behalf.
Common questions about Form NLRB-508
Is there a deadline?
By statute, only charges filed and served within six (6) months of the date of the event or conduct, which is the subject of that charge, will be processed by the NLRB.
Where do I file it?
File an original with the NLRB Regional Director for the region in which the alleged unfair labor practice occurred or is occurring. File a charge with the Regional Office which has jurisdiction over the geographic area of the United States where the unfair labor practice occurred.
When is this form not the right one?
Not every workplace action that you may view as unfair constitutes an unfair labor practice within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Sources
[1] Form NLRB-508 (10-24), Charge Against Labor Organization or Its Agents, National Labor Relations Board (the Official source link on this page).