The National Labor Relations Act forbids employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of their rights. 2001) Sec. 1. Definitions.Welcome to Region 13 of the National Labor Relations Board. Decision Under. Review. Petition for review of order of Illinois Labor Relations Board, State. The City filed a petition for review on November 14, 2007. Presiding Justice Fitzgerald Smith and Justice Lavin concurred in the judgment. ORDER. Sign up for email updates. The 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Nevertheless, in the private sector, a union and employer may voluntarily agree to use interest arbitration to settle bargaining impasses.