Policy Week in Review – June 5, 2026
At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI’s updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. NLRB Chair Murphy and General Counsel Carey Testify at House Subcommittee Hearing On June 4, the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing, with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair James Murphy and General Counsel Crystal Carey as witnesses to examine the policies and priorities of the NLRB. Chair Allen asked about the timing of an initial contract. GC Carey explained that, from certification, the extensive process of ascertaining, gathering, and responding to information pertaining to the specific employer, industry, and employees, as well as the time needed to draft proposals, can take time and should not be rushed. Chair Walberg, alluding to the imminent House floor vote on the “Faster Labor Contracts Act,” stated that the fed...