The National Labor Relations Board ruled that employers can’t force workers to listen to anti-union speeches, but a Trump board could reverse the decision.

The National Labor Relations Board has ruled it is illegal to force union-backing employees to attend meetings held by their companies that are designed to undermine support and argue against the labor groups.

Although the NLRB’s ruling is a step forward for workers, it could be undone by the incoming Trump administration.

The board's ruling responds to a series of labor complaints against Amazon for engaging in union-busting tactics.

Amazon also removed union-related posts on an internet message board and threatened to discipline a JFK8 employee if she re-posted them, the board found. Workers at the warehouse ultimately voted to join the Amazon Labor Union, making it the first and so far only Amazon facility to unionize.

Employers can still hold meetings to express their views on unionization, but must now give workers advance notice and make clear they are voluntary.

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The National Labor Relations Board announced a new ban on mandatory captive-audience meetings aimed at discouraging employees from unionizing.

The National Labor Relations Board ruled yesterday that "captive audience" meetings are illegal. Employers may not require workers to attend presentations that explain to them the company's position on whether they should not join or form unions.