Who appoints the General Counsel of the NLRB?
President Biden
Today, the National Labor Relations Board welcomes Jennifer Abruzzo as General Counsel. Ms. Abruzzo was nominated by President Biden on February 17, 2021 and was sworn in today for a four-year term by Chairman Lauren McFerran.
Who are the current NLRB board members?
Board Members Since 1935
| Board Members | Political Party | Period of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin E. Kaplan | R | 08/10/17 – Present |
| William J. Emanuel | R | 09/26/2017 – 8/27/2021 |
| John F. Ring | R | 4/16/2018 – Present |
| Lauren McFerran | D | 08/10/2020 – Present |
What does the NLRB do select all the main functions of the Board?
The primary functions of the NLRB are (1) to decide, when petitioned by employees, if an appropriate bargaining unit of employees exists for collective bargaining; (2) to determine by secret-ballot elections (conducted by the NLRB) whether the employees in a business or industry wish to be represented by labour unions; …
Does the National Labor Relations Board still exist today?
The National Labor Relations Board has 26 regional offices and is headquartered in Washington, DC. Regional offices investigate and prosecute alleged violations of the Act under the authority of the General Counsel.
Who is the General Council of the NLRB?
Jennifer Abruzzo
Today, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum to all Field offices to seek settlement agreements that provide complete relief to charging parties and victims of unfair labor practices.
Who is over the NLRB?
National Labor Relations Board
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Employees | 1,628 (2008) |
| Agency executives | Lauren McFerran, Chairman Jennifer A. Abruzzo, General Counsel |
| Website | nlrb.gov |
Is the NLRB part of the Department of Labor?
The NLRB is an independent federal agency created to enforce the National Labor Relations Act.
Why was the NLRB needed?
Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) in 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector labor and management practices, which can harm the general welfare of workers, businesses and the U.S. economy.
What is the NLRB Division of Advice?
The Division of Advice provides guidance to the Agency’s Regional Offices regarding difficult and novel issues arising in the processing of unfair labor practice charges and coordinates the initiation and litigation of injunction proceedings in federal court under Section 10(j) and (l) of the National Labor Relations …