Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) Practice Test

What is the primary objective of the National Labor Relations Board?

1. To support employee health and safety initiatives

2. To conduct unionization elections and investigate complaints

3. To develop training programs for union leadership

4. To enforce privacy laws within workplaces

The correct answer is: To conduct unionization elections and investigate complaints

The primary objective of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is to conduct unionization elections and investigate complaints related to unfair labor practices. The NLRB plays a crucial role in protecting the rights of employees to organize into unions and to engage in collective bargaining. This includes overseeing the election process for labor unions, ensuring it is conducted fairly and free from coercion, as well as investigating any allegations of misconduct or unfair treatment by employers or unions. In this context, while employee health and safety initiatives, training programs for union leadership, and enforcing privacy laws are important aspects of workplace regulation and employee rights, they fall outside the specific mandate and core function of the NLRB. The NLRB’s focus is specifically on labor relations and the rights of workers to organize, making its primary objective centered on facilitating and regulating unionization and addressing grievances that arise in that context.