The National Labor Relations Board told U.S. lawmakers that proposed budget cuts would severely limit its ability to investigate unfair labor practices and process union‑election cases. NLRB officials said staffing levels are already at historic lows despite a surge in organizing activity nationwide. During the hearing, Democratic lawmakers accused Republicans of undermining the agency’s independence by pressuring it over high‑profile cases involving major employers. Republican members countered that the NLRB has overreached in recent decisions and needs stronger oversight.
See "US labor board warns lawmakers on budget cuts as Democrats question independence", Daniel Wiessner, Reuters, June 8, 2026