On April 11, 2018, the U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed management-side labor attorney John Ring as the fifth member of the National Labor Relations Board. Ring fills the seat vacated in December 2017 by former Board Chairman Philip Miscimarra. The Senate voted 50-48 along party lines. Ring, a Republican, was a partner with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius … Read more
On December 21, 2017, President Trump named Marvin Kaplan Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. The new NLRB Chairman originally joined the Board in August. His term expires on August 27, 2020. “The President’s announcement is an honor and privilege, and I look forward to serving as Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board.” … Read more
In an earlier post I noted that John Ring‘s name had surfaced as a potential replacement for NLRB Chairman Philip Miscimarra. Bloomberg BNA, which first reported the interest in Ring, now raises California attorney Mike Stoker as another candidate. Unlike Ring, Stoker is not a full-time labor and employment attorney. Rather, his experience spans various … Read more