Originally appeared in Labor Law Newsletter - January 2002
The President has the opportunity to greatly influence the labor laws of our country through appointments to the National Labor Relations Board, which is responsible for enforcing the National Labor Relations Act. The President also designates the Chairman of the Board. The Board is responsible for resolving unfair labor practices and determining which labor organization, if any, should represent employees in bargaining. The Board, essentially a judicial body, consists of five members appointed by the President (with the advice and consent of the Senate) for staggered five-year terms, although an individual chosen to fill a vacancy fills only the unexpired term of the prior member.
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