After eight years of Bush Republicans chairing a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that severely limited workers’ rights, President Barack Obama has tapped Wilma Liebman as the new NLRB chairwoman. Says Liebman: “Democracy in the workplace is still basic to a democratic society, and collective bargaining is still basic to a fair economy.” Wow, what a change. Got comments? Post them at www.aflcio.org/blog. New NLRB Chairwoman Liebman a Welcome Change AFT Mobilizes for Smart Investments in Economic Recovery Package Sen.-Designate Gillibrand Supports Employee Free Choice Act $14 Million for Utility Giant Who Wants to Cut Workers’ Pensions Newspaper Workers Hold the Line on Layoffs, and More Bargaining News Read more important news of the day on the issues working families care about on AFL-CIO Now.
