The NLRB recently circulated a memorandum asking all Regional Directors, Officers-in-Charge and Residential Officers to begin tracking what the Agency has defined as “Hot Topic” Cases.  The categories include:

 - Cessation of Dues Check-Off;

- Information Requests for Financial Records;

- Post Arbitration Deferral;

- Social Media; and

- Use of Employer e-Mail.

 The memorandum provides insight into the types of issues likely to grab the NLRB’s attention in 2012.  The memorandum can be accessed here.