Reinstate Dismissed NLRB Member to Preserve Board's Independence

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is intended to be an independent agency, free from political interference in its decision-making. However, Gwynne Wilcox, a former member of the NLRB, was recently dismissed in an unprecedented move that appears to violate the National Labor Relations Act. Her termination left the board without a quorum required to issue significant labor dispute decisions, rendering it unable to fulfill its congressionally mandated duties. Wilcox's firing has been widely criticized as a blatantly political maneuver to undermine the independence of the NLRB and weaken labor protections. Former NLRB chairs from both Democratic and Republican administrations have condemned this action as contrary to long-established precedent, the clear language of the law, and decades of custom. It represents an alarming attempt to politicize and undermine the rule of law governing labor relations in the United States. To uphold the integrity and independence of the NLRB, and to ensure it can continue functioning as Congress intended, Gwynne Wilcox must be reinstated immediately. Her dismissal was improper and threatens to cripple the agency's ability to fairly adjudicate labor disputes. Restoring Wilcox to her position on the NLRB is necessary to preserve this vital institution and the labor rights it is designed to protect.