Injunction Activity under Section 10(j)
Under Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act, the NLRB may seek temporary injunctions against employers and unions in federal courts to stop serious unfair labor practices while a case moves through the Board's process. The General Counsel must first obtain authorization from the Board before filing a petition for an injunction.
| Fiscal Year | Authorizations | Petitions Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| FY1976 | 26 | 20 |
| FY1977 | 62 | 55 |
| FY1978 | 51 | 46 |
| FY1979 | 80 | 62 |
| FY1980 | 81 | 57 |
| FY1981 | 71 | 54 |
| FY1982 | 53 | 44 |
| FY1983 | 51 | 34 |
| FY1984 | 30 | 26 |
| FY1985 | 38 | 24 |
| FY1986 | 43 | 41 |
| FY1987 | 37 | 29 |
| FY1988 | 43 | 33 |
| FY1989 | 62 | 48 |
| FY1990 | 39 | 31 |
| FY1991 | 38 | 32 |
| FY1992 | 26 | 24 |
| FY1993 | 42 | 34 |
| FY1994 | 104 | 78 |
| FY1995 | 53 | 39 |
| FY1996 | 53 | 36 |
| FY1997 | 45 | 32 |
| FY1998 | 45 | 27 |
| FY1999 | 68 | 45 |
| FY2000 | 43 | 29 |
| FY2001 | 16 | 15 |
| FY2002 | 17 | 15 |
| FY2003 | 14 | 10 |
| FY2004 | 15 | 11 |
| FY2005 | 25 | 22 |
| FY2006 | 25 | 21 |
| FY2007 | 28 | 19 |
| FY2008 | 30 | 23 |
| FY2009 | 28 | 23 |
| FY2010 | 28 | 23 |
| FY2011 | 59 | 45 |
| FY2012 | 58 | 37 |
| FY2013 | 41 | 22 |
| FY2014 | 38 | 25 |
| FY2015 | 36 | 26 |
| FY2016 | 29 | 21 |