(a) It shall be an unfair labor
practice for a Bank to (1) interfere with, restrain or coerce employees
in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in section 269.2(a); (2)
dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of any
labor organization, or to contribute financial or other support to
it; (3) encourage or discourage membership in any labor organization
by discrimination in regard to hire or tenure of employement or any
term or condition of employment; (4) refuse to bargain collectively
with the representatives of its employees subject to the provisions
of section 269.3(b) and (c).
(b) It shall be an
unfair labor practice for a labor organization, its agents or representatives to:
(1) restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed
in section 269.2(a); (2) cause or attempt to cause a Bank to discriminate
against an employee in violation of paragraph (a)(3) of this section;
(3) refuse to bargain collectively with a Bank, provided the labor
organization is the exclusive representative of a unit of employees.
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(c) Notwithstanding anything previously stated in
this section, the expression of any view, argument or opinion, or
the dissemination thereof, whether in oral, written, printed, graphic
or visual form, shall not constitute or be evidence of an unfair labor
practice, if such expression contains no threat of reprisal or force,
or promise of benefit.
(d) The Federal Reserve
System Labor Relations Panel will adhere to the rules and regulations
promulgated by the Board of Governors for the prevention and remedy
of the unfair labor practices listed herein.
