A federal appeals court sided with the NLRB in ruling that a Pennsylvania factory worker’s comments about COVID-19 safety concerns were protected under labor law. The court agreed that Ronald Vincer’s remarks aimed to improve workplace conditions, qualifying as concerted activity. However, it sent the case back to the board to reassess whether his firing was directly tied to those comments. The decision upholds the NLRB’s broader interpretation of worker protections but requires further review of the facts.
See "US court says worker's COVID safety concerns covered by labor law", Daniel Wiessner, Reuters, June 23, 2025