Fired NLRB chair Wilcox says Supreme Court ruling undermines board's independence
Key points
- Former NLRB Chair Gwynne Wilcox spoke at the ABA Labor and Employment Law Conference in Washington
- She said members may face pressure to rule in ways favoring the president or his donors
- She said fear of losing their positions would greatly affect decisions
Former NLRB Chair Gwynne Wilcox said the Supreme Court's decision allowing President Trump to fire her without cause will harm the board's independence. Speaking at the ABA Labor and Employment Law Conference in Washington, she said members face pressure to rule in ways favoring the president or his donors, and fear of losing their positions will greatly affect decisions.
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