1. United States
2. Utah
3. Letter

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) plays a critical role in protecting workers' rights and facilitating fair labor relations. With Lauren McFerran's term expiring in December, it is imperative that Senate Democrats act swiftly to reconfirm her nomination to ensure a pro-worker majority on the board remains intact through 2026. Failing to do so would open the door for a Trump administration to swiftly undermine years of progress on labor issues by appointing anti-union members. McFerran's reconfirmation would maintain the current 3-1 Democratic majority, preventing corporations and employers from exploiting a Republican-controlled NLRB to roll back pivotal rulings like the recent ban on coercive "captive audience" meetings used to discourage unionization. This board stability is vital as workers across the country are exercising their right to organize at elevated rates. Allowing McFerran's seat to flip would sabotage this momentum and embolden bad-faith actors seeking to erode fundamental labor protections. Reconfirming her preserves a counterbalance against such attacks on workers for over a year into the next presidency. Senate Democrats must utilize their brief window to secure this consequential seat defending employees' voices.