The Year Ahead 2025: Labor Relations’ Likely Returns
With two Board member vacancies open for incoming President Trump to fill with Republicans, the National Labor Relations Board is expected to shift to a 3 – 2 Republican majority. The shift in Board composition will likely mean a return to more employer-friendly standards and rules. Yet, conditions for labor organizing and activism still seem strong and even likely to grow. Here’s what we know about the status quo and likely immediate and mid-range shifts. Takeaways Immediate changes at the NLRB are expected, including the appointment of a new GC. Many current GC memos will likely be rescinded. The expected NLRB Republican majority is anticipated to return to standards providing more consistency and predictability for employers . Organizing activity is anticipated to continue rising. Changes are expected in how unions are recognized, making it harder to unionize without an election. Immediate Changes to Expect Similar to President Biden’s termination of NLRB Ge...