When fact-finding fails to produce an agreement between disputing parties, the NLRB may step in and force an agreement upon the parties.

Fact-Finding

An investigative process used in disputes, particularly in labor relations, to gather all pertinent information before making a decision or recommendation.

NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board, a federal agency overseeing the enforcement of labor laws and workers' rights in the United States.

Disputing Parties

Individuals, groups, or organizations involved in a conflict or disagreement, seeking to resolve their differences through negotiation or legal action.