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US labor board more likely to dismiss worker and union charges under Trump, analysis finds

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Report points to staffing shortages, procedural changes and lack of a board quorum as contributing factors

Dismissals of unfair labor practice charges have surged at the National Labor Relations Board under Donald Trump, according to a new analysis.

From January 2025 to 29 April 2026, the US top labor watchdog dismissed 34.7% of all unfair labor practice charges filed by labor unions, a 14.2% increase from 2024. The agency dismissed 67.4% of unfair labor practice charges filed by workers, 10.7% higher than 2024.

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