House Puts a Hold on NLRB

Votes to block rulings handed down until proper confirmation of board members
NLRB board members Mark Gaston Pearce, Sharon Block, and Richard Griffin / nlrb.gov

The House voted today to block the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from ruling on workplace disputes until the Senate has properly confirmed three board members.

Obama Recess Appointment Ruling Coming Soon

Court could overturn decisions made by board members if appointments found illegitimate
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Labor insiders expect a federal appeals court to rule on a landmark case challenging President Barack Obama’s controversial recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board in the near future.