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NLRB Judge Clears Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of Labor Law Violations in Picket Line Wage Controversy

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PITTSBURGH — A National Labor Relations Board judge has determined that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette acted within federal labor law when it granted wage increases and bonuses to workers who crossed the picket line during a recent strike. The ruling addresses concerns raised by unions regarding the newspaper’s compensation tactics amid labor disputes. The judge’s decision concluded that the Post-Gazette’s actions did not constitute unfair labor practices, allowing the newspaper to continue its operational strategies without repercussions from the ruling. This development comes at a time when the newspaper is navigating a complicated labor landscape, with … Read more

NLRB Legal Chief Challenges Decades-Old Precedent on Presidential Firing Powers for Independent Agencies

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New York, NY – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may not be protected by a nearly century-old Supreme Court ruling that has generally safeguarded the independence of certain agency officials from presidential dismissal. This view was expressed by the acting general counsel, William Cowen, during a labor and employment law conference held at New York University. Cowen raised concerns about whether the precedent established in the 1935 case, Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, still applies to modern government agencies. The ruling affirmed Congress’s authority to limit the president’s ability to remove members of independent … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of NLRB Chair Gwynne Wilcox, Criticizes Trump’s Unlawful Removal Attempts

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WASHINGTON — In a significant judicial order, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell has commanded the reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox as chair of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), criticizing the removal process led by President Donald Trump. The ruling came after Wilcox challenged her dismissal in court, arguing it was not in line with the legal requirements specified under the National Labor Relations Act. Wilcox, whose sudden dismissal occurred via an unexpected late-night email, argued that her removal was in violation of the act that stipulates board members can only be dismissed due to negligence … Read more

Federal Judge Overrules Trump’s Dismissal of NLRB Chair, Upholding Independence of Federal Agencies

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Washington, D.C. – A ruling by a federal judge last month found former President Donald Trump in violation of federal law for the unwarranted removal of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Gwynne Wilcox. This decision underscores ongoing tensions between the executive branch’s reach over independent federal agencies—a key issue challenging Trump’s expansion of presidential power. The NLRB plays a critical role in protecting workers’ rights, including their ability to organize and address unfair labor practices. U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell, appointed by former President Barack Obama, stated that Trump’s dismissal of Wilcox breached … Read more