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First, she’s out. Then, she’s back in. Then out again. Then reinstated. This isn’t just a legal battle—it’s giving daytime drama. TL;DR:
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wynne Wilcox is back on the NLRB after a D.C. Circuit ruling found her removal likely unlawful. The decision relies on a 1935 Supreme Court precedent that limits the President’s power to fire officials from independent boards without cause. Her reinstatement gives the Board a stronger pro-employee majority, which could influence decisions on union elections, workplace rules, and how broadly labor protections are interpreted. But for how long? Gwy
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e Wilcox, a Senate-confirmed member of the National Labor Relations