Organizing momentum has slowed under Trump’s second term as labor groups weigh the risks of taking cases to a diminished NLRB. Many fear that pursuing disputes now could erode pro-worker precedents, though some argue waiting is the wiser move until the board stabilizes. In the meantime, unions are focusing on defending public-sector workers against new federal limits, underscoring how shifting politics are reshaping labor strategy.
See "Unions ‘Wait and See’ on Elections as Trump Upends Labor Arena", Parker Purifoy, Bloomberg Law, August 18, 2025