Only a month into his second term as president, Donald Trump is well underway toward destroying crucial rights of American workers.

The President has signed an executive order which requires independent agencies to consult with the White House on priorities and performance standards.

Republicans have made inroads with working-class voters. Despite decades of labor unions siding with Democrats, and Trump’s apparent support for firing striking workers, his populist appeal gained him votes from rank-and-file union members.

By and large, while the at-large NLRB may not be operating in full form, its regional offices have the ability to handle many run-of-the-mill processes. That includes union elections, and later, certifications, in the event of a successful election.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order bringing independent agencies under the control of the White House — an action that would greatly expand his power but is likely to attract significant legal challenges.

National Labor Relations Board Acting General Counsel William B. Cowen on February 14, 2025 changed the course of the agency’s strategic goals