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President Donald Trump has appointed James Murphy as chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, marking a leadership change that could influence the agency’s priorities and direction. Leadership shifts often shape both policy and enforcement tone. Role of the Chairman The chairman controls agenda-setting, internal operations, and strategic direction, even though decisions require board majority […]

The National Labor Relations Board has rejected a union’s attempt to expand a bargaining unit of UPS workers to include additional job classifications, leaving intact a narrower unit definition. The decision underscores the board’s careful approach to unit composition. The Unit Scope Debate Determining which employees belong in a bargaining unit is central to labor

A federal jury is hearing claims that Cognizant terminated an employee after he raised concerns about hiring practices that allegedly favored certain foreign workers, placing workplace diversity policies and immigration-related hiring under scrutiny. The case reflects increasing tension around global workforce strategies and domestic employment protections. The Allegations The plaintiff claims he was fired after

Washington has joined a growing group of states attempting to step into the National Labor Relations Board’s role when the federal agency is unable to act. But despite some structural differences from earlier efforts, legal experts expect the law to face significant preemption challenges. The core issue remains unchanged: whether states can regulate private-sector labor

The Teamsters are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to intervene in a proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that approval should be conditioned on protections for workers. The move reflects a broader effort by organized labor to cement a role in antitrust enforcement. What was once primarily an economic and competition-focused

The Eighth Circuit has partially reversed a National Labor Relations Board decision involving a Missouri hospital’s withdrawal of recognition from a Service Employees International Union affiliate, narrowing the board’s authority in cases involving post-decertification conduct. The ruling highlights ongoing judicial scrutiny of how the NLRB handles union recognition and employee choice. The Core Dispute The

Several years after headline-grabbing organizing wins at major companies, many newly unionized workers are still struggling to secure their first collective bargaining agreements. What was once a wave of momentum following the pandemic has, in many cases, slowed into prolonged and difficult negotiations. The growing gap between union certification and contract execution is emerging as

A split Sixth Circuit panel has ruled that the NLRB improperly implemented its landmark Cemex decision through adjudication rather than formal rulemaking, casting doubt on a major shift in union organizing law. The decision represents a significant judicial check on the board’s policymaking authority. The Core Issue The Cemex ruling changed how employers must respond

Facing more than 16,000 pending cases, the National Labor Relations Board is implementing operational changes aimed at reducing delays and improving case processing times. The effort reflects mounting pressure to address backlogs that affect both employers and unions The Streamlining Plan Agency leadership outlined several steps: These measures aim to reduce bottlenecks and accelerate case

Recent guidance from the NLRB’s general counsel is expected to narrow investigations into employer work rules, potentially reducing litigation and encouraging faster settlements. The shift reflects a broader move away from expansive interpretations of workplace policies. A More Targeted Strategy Rather than broadly scrutinizing employer handbooks, the new approach focuses on policies with clear, demonstrable