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Obama’s NLRB nominee confirmed, but others could face roadblocks

October 30, 2013 By John Wojcik

Today's action by the U.S. Senate confirming Richard Griffin as NLRB general counsel is the final piece needed to ensure a fully functioning National Labor Relations Board.

Senate confirms all five Obama picks for NLRB

July 31, 2013 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg

Bringing to an end years of right-wing obstruction and delay, the Senate yesterday filled all five NLRB seats with permanent members.

Senate rules compromise avoids “nuclear” option

July 16, 2013 By John Wojcik

This comes after years of pressure by labor, financial reform, environmental and other progressive groups to allow up-or-down votes on executive nominees so the peoples business can finally get done.

Senate rules fight today a big deal for a Battle Creek woman

July 16, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Unions have had an ongoing campaign to force the Senate to vote on the NLRB nominees this week. Majority Leader Harry Reid planned to change the filibuster rule to eliminate the Republicans' roadblock.

Reid, with labor’s support, moves toward “nuclear option” in Senate

July 12, 2013 By John Wojcik

The U.S. Senate could be about to make some historic changes in the way it operates if Harry Reid, the labor movement, and its allies have their way.