US labor board more likely to dismiss worker and union charges under Trump, analysis finds
Summary
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) dismissed more unfair labor practice charges from workers and unions under President Donald Trump’s second term. The agency faces staff shortages and new rules that make it harder for workers to keep their cases, leading to more dismissals.Key Facts
- From January 2025 to April 2026, the NLRB dismissed 34.7% of union charges, up 14.2% from 2024.
- It dismissed 67.4% of worker charges, which is 10.7% higher than in 2024.
- The NLRB lacked enough members to make decisions for 345 days after President Trump fired a board member.
- Staff cuts led to a 23% understaffing in regional offices and over 10% workforce loss in 2025.
- New rules require charging parties to provide detailed evidence soon after filing, increasing dismissals.
- Union elections fell by 30% in 2025 during President Trump’s term.
- The general counsel of the NLRB, appointed by Trump, favors settling cases instead of court trials.
- Congress has reduced the NLRB’s budget despite growing backlogs.
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