The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has dropped a complaint against SpaceX, ruling that it does not have jurisdiction over the company. Instead, SpaceX will be regulated under the Railway Labor Act, which applies to railroads and airlines. This change in oversight means that the NLRB's rules, which govern typical labor relations, do not apply to SpaceX. The Railway Labor Act includes a lengthy dispute-resolution process that complicates the ability of employees to strike, giving SpaceX a different regulatory framework. The NLRB's decision comes after a January 2024 complaint alleging that SpaceX illegally fired eight employees who criticized CEO Elon Musk. The complaint sought their reinstatement, back pay, and apologies. SpaceX responded by suing the NLRB, claiming its structure is unconstitutional. However, the key turning point was the NLRB's agreement with SpaceX's assertion that it qualifies as a common carrier, akin to a rail or airline company. This designation allows SpaceX to operate under the National Mediation Board's authority, effectively removing the NLRB's involvement in the dispute. In a letter dated February 6, NLRB Regional Director Danielle Pierce indicated that the agency would defer to the National Mediation Board regarding SpaceX's status as a common carrier. This development significantly alters the regulatory landscape for SpaceX and its employees, as it shifts from more flexible labor protections to a stricter set of rules that govern transport-related sectors.