The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled against mandatory anti-union 'captive audience' meetings, overturning a 75-year precedent. This decision was prompted by complaints about Amazon's conduct at its Staten Island warehouse, where employees were allegedly coerced into attending meetings discouraging unionization. The NLRB's 3-1 vote determined that such meetings infringe on employees' rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Employers can still hold informational meetings on unionization but must inform employees that attendance is voluntary and without repercussions. This ruling is seen as a move to better protect workers' rights and could significantly impact union organizing efforts nationwide. It follows a trend of the Biden administration's labor policies aimed at strengthening workers' rights to unionize.