Labor Attorney Robert Schwartz at LaborNotes reports on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as it awaits the incoming Administration of President Donald Trump: December (2024) saw a number of important developments at the NLRB.  The month started well for Unions, but ended badly.  Some observers complained of whiplash!  And it did not take long for Republicans to hit back with a vengeance.  On December 11th, without a legitimate basis in her record, the U.S. Senate rejected President Biden’s routine re-nomination of incumbent Democratic Chairperson Lauren McFerranto for a second five-year slot on the Board.  McFerran’s confirmation would have cemented a Democratic Board majority until at least 2026.  Her rejection will give Trump the ability to nominate her replacement as well as fill an existing vacancy, giving the Republicans a decisive 3-2 majority.  The NLRB’s minority Democratic Board Members are sure to use stalling tactics in the coming months as employers may not be able to reverse major labor principles for several years.  In the meantime, Unions may be able to win tactical victories while building a united front to save the Labor Agency from total capitulation.

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