Action Call: Our Collective Bargaining Rights Are Under Attack

Last week, the Administration fired two key officials from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) – General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and Board Member Gwynne Wilcox.

Now, the NLRB, which is supposed to have five members, is down to just two.

What Does the NLRB Do?

The NLRB is the federal agency that protects workers’ rights. It makes sure employers follow the law when workers organize, bargain for better wages, are locked out by renegade employers or go on strike. The Board also oversees union elections and steps in when companies break labor laws.

Why Does This Matter?

With only two members, the NLRB can’t make key decisions or enforce labor laws. That means:

• Workers facing unfair treatment—like bad-faith bargaining—could be left waiting months or even years for justice.
• Striking, locked out and organizing workers will have fewer protections.
• Employers who break the law may get away with it if cases can’t be heard.

Even if the President quickly nominates replacements, the Senate confirmation process could take months. Until then, the agency that protects workers’ rights is stuck.

Has This Ever Happened Before?

No. The law says the President can only remove an NLRB Board member for serious misconduct—like neglecting their job or breaking the rules. No President has ever fired a Board member like this before, and we don’t believe there was a valid reason to remove Wilcox.

What Can We Do? Demand a Fully Functioning NLRB

The labor movement is fighting back. We need President Trump to reinstate Gwynne Wilcox and restore the NLRB’s ability to protect workers’ rights.

Email your Senators now and urge them to sign this letter demanding Wilcox’s reinstatement.

Click HERE to send your email! Workers deserve a fully functioning NLRB. Taking action just takes a moment and our rights depend on it!