Labor & Employment Law

Becker's NLRB nomination flounders

Craig Becker's nomination to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board is in serious trouble, and it may not be too early to declare that his nomination is dead.

The Board now has two Members. The President has nominated three individuals, in an attempt to get the Board back to its full strength of five Members.

One of the nominees is Craig Becker, an SEIU lawyer. His nomination has caused huge criticism from employers.

On December 24 the Senate officially "returned to the White House" Becker's nomination.

Which means what?

Because the three nominees will have to go through the Senate as a package, I expect the President will have to nominate someone else in order for the other two to be approved. It wouldn't make much sense for the President to send Becker's name back to the Senate.

Other commentary:

• Washington Post
• National Association of Manufacturers
• Workplace Prof Blog
• Jottings By An Employer's Lawyer

Full post as published by Ross' Employment Law Blog on December 28, 2009 (boomark / email).