Final answer:
The Weingarten ruling does not require nonunion employees to be allowed union representation during investigatory interviews, which is option (b). The ruling specifically applies to union members, and while there have been variations in interpretation, nonunion workers generally do not share the same representation rights.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Weingarten ruling applies specifically to union employees in regard to their right to representation during investigatory interviews that could lead to disciplinary action. For nonunion employees, Weingarten rights did not initially apply. However, there have been shifts in interpretation over time by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Consequently, the correct answer to the question is option (b): Weingarten does not require that nonunion employees be allowed union representation during investigatory interviews. This means that nonunion workers do not have the same protections as union members when it comes to having a representative present during such interviews.
The National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, was designed to protect the rights of workers, encourage collective bargaining, and curtail certain private sector labor and management practices, which can harm the general welfare of workers, businesses, and the U.S. economy. While the Wagner Act boosted union activities, the subsequent Taft-Hartley Act imposed restrictions on unions and expanded rights for nonunion employees, but it did not extend Weingarten rights to nonunion workers.