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Region 19 - Seattle

Welcome to Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board. We conduct elections, investigate charges of unfair labor practices, and protect the rights of workers to act together, serving the northwest from our main office in Seattle, a subregional office in Portland and a resident office in Anchorage. If you have questions or wish to file a charge or petition for election, please visit one of our offices or call and ask for the Information Officer on duty. We can arrange for someone to speak with you in the language of your choice. We are also happy to provide speakers and materials to promote a greater understanding of the National Labor Relations Act.

Regional Director
Ronald K. Hooks

Regional Attorney
Anne Pomerantz

Assistant to the Regional Director
Janet C. Little

Portland Officer In Charge
Vacant

Seattle Resident Officer
Vacant

Administrative Officer
Dennis Snook

Portland Office Manager
Kristy Kennedy

Regional News

On May 3, 2023, NLRB Administrative Law Judge Mara-Louise Anzalone found that Kroger Company Subsidiaries Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. (Fred Meyer) and Quality Food Centers, Inc. (QFC) violated the National Labor Relations Act by barring employees from wearing Black Lives Matter (BLM) pins and masks…

Today, the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer A. Abruzzo announced the appointment of Janet Little as the Assistant to the Regional Director of the NLRB’s Region 19-Seattle office. In her new position, Ms. Little will assist Regional Director Ronald K. Hooks in the…

On June 7, 2022, Region 19-Seattle Regional Director Ronald K. Hooks approved a settlement agreement requiring that Simms Fishing Products—a manufacturer and seller of fly-fishing gear and apparel in Bozeman, Montana:

  • Post both the Notice to Employees and the…

Seattle, WA—Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board completed a ballot count on March 22, 2022 in a union election involving employees at a Starbucks in Seattle choosing whether or not to be represented by Workers United. The…

Portland, OR—Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board completed a ballot count on January 6, 2022 in a union election involving employees at Image Comics choosing whether or not to be represented by Comic Book Workers United, affiliated with the Communication Workers of America…

Seattle, WA — On June 11, 2021, Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board won an Administrative Law Judge decision on a consolidated complaint against Nexstar Broadcasting Inc., d/b/a KOIN-TV, based on charges filed by the…

Seattle, Washington — On May 7, 2021, Judge Michael Simon of the District of Oregon granted Director of Region 19 Ronald K. Hooks the petition for injunctive relief against Hood River Distillers, Inc. in Hood River, Oregon. …

Regional Case Developments

Case Name Case Number Case Activity Date Issued sort ascending
J & J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp. 19-CA-126632 Board Decision 10/01/2015
International Longshore & Warehouse Union, International Longshore & Warehouse Union, Local 8 and In 19-CC-082533 Board Decision 09/24/2015
Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC, d/b/a The Sheraton Anchorage 19-CA-032599 Board Decision 09/15/2015
Star West Satellite, Inc. 19-CA-133107 Administrative Law Judges Decision 09/11/2015
Kitsap Tenant Support Services, Inc. 19-CA-108144 Order Adopting in the Absence of Exceptions 09/08/2015
Vigor Industrial LLC 19-CA-135538 Administrative Law Judges Decision 09/02/2015
The Boeing Company 19-CA-089374 Board Decision 08/27/2015
ABM Onsite Services - West, Inc. 19-CA-153164 Board Decision 08/26/2015
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association 19-RC-150979 Board Decision 08/20/2015
Deer Creek Electric, Inc. and Black Hills Electric, Inc. alter egos 19-CA-097260 Board Decision 08/17/2015