President Trump has dismissed Jennifer Abruzzo, the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (N.L.R.B.), indicating a pivot from the Biden administration's approach to workers' rights. Abruzzo was known for her vigorous enforcement of labor laws, pushing back against corporate practices like noncompete clauses and mandatory anti-union meetings. Under her leadership, significant cases were brought against companies such as Starbucks, Amazon, and Tesla. Abruzzo's exit hints at a return to policies favoring businesses, against the backdrop of a highly contentious union election at Whole Foods.
There's no putting that genie back in the bottle. If the agency does not fully effectuate its congressional mandate in the future as we did during my tenure, I expect that workers with assistance...
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