31.   He could have tried to sue them for unfair labor relations -- being that he was a lawyer -- or he could have found the hottest team in football.

32.   However, employees covered by such a provision can nevertheless strike if the employer has committed unfair labor practices.

33.   If any objections or further unfair labor practices charges are filed, Silverman said, the board could consolidate them and then decide how to proceed.

34.   In exchange for the new employment conditions, SPEEA withdrew two unfair labor practice charges that were pending before the National Labor Relations Board.

35.   In June Williams filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board charging the union with unfair labor practices.

36.   In response, the NLRB ruled that Bridgestone had illegally fired striking workers and engaged in other unfair labor practices.

37.   In response, the NLRB has charged Bridgestone with illegally firing striking workers and engaging in other unfair labor practices.

38.   Ira Sills, a lawyer for the union, said his office had filed charges against Louis and the subcontractor alleging unfair labor practices.

39.   It appeared to have ended last year when a National Labor Relations Board administrative judge ruled the strike was prompted by unfair labor practices, not wages.

40.   It could have withdrawn the offer and refused to bargain further, defending against an unfair labor practice charge by arguing that the union did not have majority support.