Politics NLRB regains power to rewrite labour law after Senate “rams through” nominees Confirmation of two board members restores the three-vote threshold needed to overturn major precedents in a blow to organised labour iStock.com/krblokhin Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 11 August 2026 The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has regained the power to overturn major precedents for the first time since Donald Trump returned to office, following the confirmation of Democrat David Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics Trump taps private practice veteran for crucial NLRB seat Politics President authorised to fire agency chiefs, US Supreme Court rules Politics EEOC votes to end decades-old workplace diversity reporting rule Overtime What DOL’s U-turn on Biden-era overtime rule means for bosses