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ast week, former President Trump made headlines (and blog posts) for firing Gwynne A. Wilcox, Chair of the National Labor Relations Board, even though her term was set to last until 2028. This week, Ms. Wilcox sued to get her job back. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters for emp
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oyers. What Happ
ened? Ms. Wilcox was confirmed in 2023 for a second five-year term on the NLRB. However, on January 27, 2025, she was abruptly removed via a late-night email from President Trump. According to her lawsuit, the email stated that agency leaders “must share the objectives” of the a
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ministration.