NLRB Stats Archive › Annual Reports › FY1978 › Breakdown of Board decisions
| Subtotal | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Board decisions | 2,759 | |
| Contested decisions | 1,762 | |
| Unfair labor practice decisions | 1,146 | |
| Initial (includes those based on stipulated record) | 1,075 | |
| Supplemental | 3 | |
| Backpay | 28 | |
| Determinations in jurisdictional disputes | 40 | |
| Representation decisions | 603 | |
| After transfer by regional directors for initial decision | 43 | |
| After review of regional director decisions | 95 | |
| On objections and/or challenges | 465 | |
| Other decisions | 13 | |
| Clarification of bargaining unit | 11 | |
| Amendment to certification | 0 | |
| Union-deauthorization | 2 | |
| Noncontested decisions | 997 | |
| Unfair labor practice | 499 | |
| Representation | 494 | |
| Other | 4 |
Source data: U.S. NLRB Annual Reports (public domain). Reconstruction by NLRB Stats Archive. Updated June 2026.