When the Region reviews a new charge will it consider whether injunctive relief should be sought even if not requested?
Yes. The substance of every charge is reviewed to determine whether the purposes of the Statute would be frustrated if the status quo (existing) is not maintained while the charge is investigated in the normal manner. In those extraordinary circumstances that require that the status quo be maintained, the General Counsel may seek approval of the Authority’s Members to seek appropriate temporary relief in a United States District Court. In this regard, the General Counsel first conducts an initial inquiry with the charging party and also determines whether to conduct an expedited investigation. Then the General Counsel determines if the charge has merit, and if so, whether to seek approval of the Authority Members to seek a temporary injunction. Even after an investigation begins, a determination may be made to seek appropriate temporary relief. See section 7123(d) of the Statute which sets forth the criteria for granting appropriate temporary relief.
