Plaza Auto 355 NLRB No. 85

In Plaza Auto, a car salesman engaged in protected, concerted activity when he complained to and on behalf of the other salesmen regarding such issues as lack of breaks or bathrooms and pay. The salesman was also suspicious that the owner padded the vehicle costs which cut into commissions. Many people don't know that such complaints can be activity protected by the law. The salesman was called into a meeting with management and the owner. Things got a little...heated in the meeting. The NLRB examined whether the salesman lost protection of the NLRA by his conduct during the meeting. The full text of the decision is linked here.