The National Labor Relations Board is suing the state of New York over a recently approved law the agency says wrongfully supersedes federal law.

The law in question authorizes the state Public Employment Relations Board to decide disputes between private employers and recognized employee organizations if the National Labor Relations Board is unable to resolve them in their own capacity. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation on Sept. 5.

The NLRB said it holds exclusive jurisdiction over most of these types of disputes and they should retain such power.

“While we respect the important role states play in protecting businesses and workers in other areas, the NLRB has exclusive jurisdiction over unfair labor practices in the private sector; legislation like this cannot be reconciled wit

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