Trump administration lawsuits over firing NLRB members

The Trump administration faces lawsuits over the firing of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) members. A federal judge ruled the firing was illegal. Former head of the Office of Special Counsel dropped his suit against President Trump. The administration is appealing the decision.

Senate Democrats' Failed Effort to Re-confirm NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran

Senate Democrats fail to re-confirm National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran, a Democrat, for another five-year term, which would have solidified a Democratic majority on the board into President-elect Trump's term.

Unionization and Labor Laws in the United States

Senate Republicans seek to reinstate secret ballots for unionization in the US, as auto workers at Volkswagen’s Chatanooga plant vote whether to join UAW. Legislation aims to require NLRB to impose secret ballots whenever a union seeks to represent a workplace.

Dartmouth men’s basketball team votes to unionize

The Dartmouth men’s basketball team votes to unionize, challenging norms in college athletics. The school reacts with pushback but experts see it as a positive step for college athletes.