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Region 20 - San Francisco

Welcome to Region 20 of the National Labor Relations Board. We conduct elections and investigate charges of unfair labor practices by employers or labor unions, serving part of California as well as Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from offices in San Francisco and Honolulu.

Telephone: (415) 356-5130

Office: 450 Golden Gate Ave 3rd flr, Suite 3112, San Francisco, CA

INFORMATION OFFICER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH: If you have questions, or wish to file a charge or petition for election, call (415) 356-5130 during office hours and ask for the Information Officer on duty. We can arrange to have someone speak with you in the language of your choice, including Spanish [podemos ayudarle en español]. We are also happy to provide speakers and materials to promote a greater understanding of the National Labor Relations Act.

Regional Director
Jill H Coffman

Regional Attorney
Kathleen C Schneider

Assistant to the Regional Director
Daniel J Owens

Honolulu Officer In Charge
Meredith A Burns

Honolulu Office Manager
Katie Takaesu

Administrative Officer
Nelida D Mitchell

Regional News

On January 3, 2024, Chief United States District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller of the Eastern District of California issued an injunction requiring UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. to reinstate an unlawfully fired worker, cease threatening…

San Francisco—On December 3rd, Region 20-San Francisco Regional Director Jill Coffman issued a consolidated complaint against Whole Foods Market, Inc. The consolidated complaint covers violations arising in 10 different states (Massachusetts,…

On Monday, September 27th, Administrative Law Judge Mara-Louise Anzalone issued a decision finding that Tracy Toyota in Tracy, CA violated the National Labor Relations Act by failing to reinstate two striking employees at…

San Francisco, CA – Region 20 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) completed a vote count on September 9, 2021 in a union election involving employees at Dandelion Chocolate, Inc. choosing whether or not to be represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. After counting…

Today, the National Labor Relations Board Acting General Counsel Peter Sung Ohr announced the appointment of Kathleen Schneider as the Regional Attorney of the NLRB’s Regional office in San Francisco, California (Region 20). In her new position, Ms. Schneider will assist Regional Director Jill H…

On May 31, 2020 the National Labor Relations Board  implemented in full the following rule changes :

  • Scheduling the hearing at least 14 days from issuance of the notice of hearing;
  • Posting the notice of election within 5 days instead of 2 days;
  • Changes in…

San Francisco, CA - On February 28, 2018, Administrative Law Judge Sharon Steckler (the ALJ) issued her decision in Queen of the Valley Medical Center, 20-CA-191739, et al. finding that that Queen of the Valley Medical Center (the Employer) violated Section 8(a)(5) of the Act by unlawfully…

Regional Case Developments

Case Name Case Number Case Activity Date Issued sort ascending
Food Machinery and Chemical Corp. 20-RC-001792 Board Decision 10/28/1952
Western Association of Engineers, Architects and Surveyors 20-RC-001751 Board Decision 10/22/1952
General Electric Co. 20-RC-001633 Board Decision 10/13/1952
California Research & Development Co. 20-RC-001836 Board Decision 10/08/1952
Rheem Manufacturing Co. 20-RC-001827 Board Decision 09/30/1952
Shipowners' Association of the Pacific Coast 20-RC-001416 Board Decision 09/23/1952
Pacific Maritime Association 20-RC-001426 Board Decision 09/23/1952
Davis Furniture Co. 20-CA-000250 Board Decision 09/05/1952
Utah Canning Co. 20-RC-001780 Board Decision 08/13/1952
Retail Clerks International Association 20-CB-000043 Board Decision 07/30/1952