NABTU Reacts to Senate Rejecting McFerran NLRB Nomination
The Facts -
- The Senate blocked Lauren McFerran's NLRB nomination.
- NABTU criticizes Senators Sinema and Manchin's voting motives.
- NABTU praises Sen. Schumer and supports fair worker rights.
Senate Vote Stirs Debate on Workers' Rights
Washington, D.C. – December 11, 2024 – North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey released a statement today addressing ongoing debates about who really supports workers.
The recent Senate decision to block Lauren McFerran's nomination to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) highlights this contention. Concerns were raised about the continued ability of the NLRB, an independent government agency focused on safeguarding workers’ rights, including the right to organize and ensuring fair workplaces, to operate effectively without McFerran.
NABTU expressed disappointment in Republican Senators and particularly in Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin, who are criticized for prioritizing personal interests over their constituents. The vote is seen as a setback for maintaining a strong advocate for American workers on the NLRB.
Despite this setback, NABTU commends the efforts of Senator Schumer and the 49 Senators who supported McFerran. They stress that American workers deserve a government that actively defends their rights.
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