A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed President Trump to remove Democratic appointee Susan Tsui Grundmann from the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), pausing a lower court ruling that had reinstated her. The court suggested that statutory limits on removing FLRA members may unlawfully restrict the president’s authority over executive agencies. Labor advocates worry the removal could deadlock the board, which is central to resolving disputes between federal unions and agencies. The case highlights broader legal battles over presidential control of independent labor-related agencies.
See "US court says Trump can remove Democrat from labor board, for now", Daniel Wiessner, Reuters, July 3, 2025