President Trump has dismissed Susan Tsui Grundmann, the chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), a White House official confirmed. Grundmann, appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate in 2022, had been serving as chair since 2023. The FLRA oversees labor relations for federal employees, and its members can typically be removed only for specific causes such as inefficiency or misconduct. The decision follows Trump's recent removal of National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox, which has led to legal challenges. Grundmann had previously raised concerns about agency funding and staffing.
See "Trump continues clearout of top US labor officials with fresh firing", Michael Sainato, The Guardian, February 12, 2025