Investigation into NLRB Widens as Alarming List of Misconduct is Uncovered

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On March 22, 2023, the Committee issued a subpoena to a whistleblower who, as an NLRB employee, raised concerns about NLRB officials engaging in misconduct and failing to conduct fair and impartial elections. … In total, the whistleblower provided the Committee with more than 500 pages of information that shows questionable conduct and improper actions by NLRB officials in 33 representation elections.

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These instances of the NLRB's misconduct are particularly concerning given the relatively small size of the bargaining units and the close votes of some of the mail ballot elections. … The NLRB has an obligation to workers to ensure that elections follow established rules and procedures and that the outcomes of these elections are fair. Unfortunately, the whistleblower's documents demonstrate this has not been the case in many mail ballot elections.

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It is troubling that NLRB leadership appears unmoved by the allegations and findings of misconduct by the employees you supervise. … The American people and Congress must have full confidence in the integrity of the NLRB, including regional offices, to handle elections and other matters in a neutral and fair manner. … Given your inattention to this matter, the Committee must expand its investigation into possible misconduct beyond those cases identified by the whistleblower involving Starbucks.

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