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FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the Nomination of John F. Ring to the NLRB

Original title: NOMINATION OF JOHN F. RING TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD

January 1, 2020

labor relationsNLRBpresidential appointmentsworkplace regulationsunions

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The Frame

What this does

The confirmation of John F. Ring to the five-member NLRB will determine the board's majority and influence future federal rulings on labor-management relations, union elections, and workplace policies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Employers

The NLRB's composition influences the legal standards for union organizing, collective bargaining, and workplace management.

Labor Unions

NLRB rulings determine the rules for union elections and the scope of collective bargaining rights.

John F. Ring

He is the subject of the confirmation process for a federal appointment.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing to consider the nomination of John F. Ring to serve as a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The hearing included opening statements from the Chairman and Ranking Member, followed by testimony from the nominee.

Key Facts

  • John F. Ring was nominated to fill the NLRB vacancy created by the end of Philip Miscimarra's term in December 2017.
  • The NLRB consists of five members serving 5-year staggered terms and a General Counsel serving a 4-year term.
  • John F. Ring has a background as a management lawyer at Morgan Lewis and Bockius and previously worked for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
  • The Office of Government Ethics confirmed John F. Ring is in compliance with laws regarding conflicts of interest.
  • The hearing took place on March 1, 2018, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  • The NLRB was established in 1935 by the National Labor Relations Act.
  • Chairman Alexander expressed support for reversing previous NLRB decisions, specifically citing the 'micro unions' decision and the 'ambush elections' rule.

Why It Matters

The confirmation of John F. Ring to the five-member NLRB will determine the board's majority and influence future federal rulings on labor-management relations, union elections, and workplace policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Labor Relations Board?
The NLRB is a federal agency created in 1935 to oversee labor relations between employees and employers.
Who is John F. Ring?
John F. Ring is a lawyer nominated to serve as a member of the NLRB; he has a background in management law and previous experience with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
What is the 'ambush elections' rule mentioned in the hearing?
It is a regulation that allows union elections to occur in as little as 11 days, which some committee members argue limits the time employers have to respond to organizing efforts.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

NLRB Regulatory Reversal

The hearing explicitly signals an intent by the committee leadership to use new board appointments to overturn specific Obama-era labor regulations.

National Labor Relations BoardLamar Alexander

Connected Entities

organizationNational Labor Relations Board“Federal agency responsible for enforcing labor laws.”Map →
personPhilip Miscimarra“Former NLRB member whose term vacancy Ring is nominated to fill.”Map →
personJohn F. Ring“Nominee for the National Labor Relations Board.”Map →
personLamar Alexander“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.”Map →
organizationMorgan Lewis and Bockius“Law firm where John F. Ring has worked as a management lawyer since 1988.”Map →
personPatty Murray“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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