Under the NLRA, an employer can legally refuse to bargain with the union as a means of applying economic pressure.

NLRA

The National Labor Relations Act, which is legislation enacted to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector labor and management practices.

Bargain

An agreement between two or more parties on the terms of a deal, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or financial assets.

Economic Pressure

The coercive use of financial resources to influence or compel behavior, often in the context of negotiation or conflict.