Judge Rules Trump’s Dismissal of National Labor Relations Board Member Unlawful
Washington, D.C. – A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump unlawfully terminated a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an agency critical in overseeing fair labor practices and collective bargaining rights in the United States. This unprecedented decision highlights ongoing concerns about the integrity of independent government agencies under political pressure. The case revolved around the termination of Sharon Block, an Obama-era appointee to the NLRB. Trump removed Block in 2017, shortly after taking office, a move that legal experts and labor advocates criticized as an overreach of executive powers. … Read more