Labor Relations / Unions

Court: Process for removing NLRB judges is unconstitutional

12/16/2024

A federal judge on Dec. 11 struck down National Labor Relations Board rules that prevent the agency’s administrative law judges from being fired at will.

Senate denies McFerran’s renomination as NLRB chair, blocks bid for Democratic control through 2026

12/16/2024

Under Republican control, the NLRB will likely move quickly to reverse several major pro-union and pro-employee rulings issued since 2021.

Trump to nominate Chavez-DeRemer, a pro-union Republican, to become labor secretary

11/25/2024

Regarded as one of the only pro-union Republicans in Congress, Chavez-DeRemer co-sponsored the Protecting the Right to Organize Act when the House of Representatives passed it in 2023.

NLRB rules ‘captive-audience’ meetings unlawful

11/18/2024

The much-anticipated decision overturned a 76-year-old precedent and is sure to amplify criticism that the NLRB is too pro-union.

NLRB mandate: Amend stay-or-pay rules by Dec. 6

10/25/2024

Offering especially generous benefits such as paying a signing bonus, reimbursing college tuition, covering relocation expenses or providing costly training can certainly buy employees’ loyalty. But if you try to cement that loyalty with penalties for quitting before an agreed-upon period of time has passed, you may soon find yourself facing a National Labor Relations Board unfair labor practice charge.

Fed agencies by the numbers for FY 2024

10/15/2024

The EEOC, National Labor Relations Board and OSHA have released new statistics on their activities during federal fiscal year 2024, which ran from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024.

Judge enjoins NLRB in-house trial over constitutional challenge

10/10/2024

The Supreme Court ruled that agency trials conducted by administrative law judges appointed by the agency violated the constitutional right to trial by jury. Since then, some employers have questioned the process that agencies like the NLRB use when charging employers with violating laws including the NLRA.

McFerran’s renomination as NLRB chair under fire over divisive speech

07/15/2024

As NLRB chair, Lauren McFerran’s leadership has drawn fire from business interests who contend the board’s recent rulings have run roughshod over employer rights. That has put her renomination in a precarious spot.

McFerran nominated to serve third term on NLRB

07/01/2024

National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran’s current term doesn’t end until December. However, if the Senate confirms her nomination again, it will ensure the NLRB retains a Democratic majority until at least August 2026, even if presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump defeats Biden in November.

Supreme Court Starbucks ruling reins in NLRB

06/17/2024

In a unanimous decision handed down June 13, the U.S. Supreme Court made it harder for the National Labor Relations Board to intervene in employers’ decisions.