Labor & Employment Law

Schaumber to chair NLRB

Peter C. Schaumber will be the chairman of the (now) two-Member NLRB. It's sad that the President and Senate cannot get together to fully staff the National Labor Relations Board. Meanwhile, congratulations to Member Schaumber, a capable and conscientious Member.

The NLRB press release:

N.L.R.B. BULLETIN Division of Information Washington, D.C. March 18, 2008

MEMBER PETER C. SCHAUMBER DESIGNATED NLRB CHAIRMAN

The White House today announced that President Bush intends to designate Peter C. Schaumber as Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. Member Schaumber is currently serving his second term as a Board Member, his first term having expired on August 27, 2005. He served under a recess appointment by President Bush from September 1, 2005 to August 3, 2006, when he was confirmed by Senate for a second term expiring on August 27, 2010.

In a statement, Member Schaumber said:

The President?s announcement is an honor and privilege. I look forward to serving as Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. I pledge to carry out my responsibilities with the utmost respect for the rule of law and for the protections afforded to all parties subject to the National Labor Relations Act. The stewardship of the NLRB is vital to protect workplace democracy and promote collective bargaining. I thank the President for the faith and trust he has placed in me.

Member Schaumber began his legal career as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. After government service, he practiced law with Colton and Boykin (1980 ? 1987) and with Wickwire Gavin (1987 ? 1993), and he served as a full-time labor arbitrator.

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Full post as published by Ross' Employment Law Blog on March 19, 2008 (boomark / email).