In a last-minute move, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected Democratic President Joe Biden’s nomination of a U.S. labor board official for a new term, giving President-elect Donald Trump a chance to cement Republican control of the agency soon after taking office. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin voted against confirming Democrat Lauren McFerran to a third term as chair of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

“The OMA applauds the Senate’s action in rejecting McFerran’s nomination. This is a win for employers,” said OMA managing director of public policy James Lee.

Manchin cited opposition to McFerran’s support for the “joint-employer rule.” The vote is a major blow to labor, freeing up the Trump administration to push for more pro-employer policies. 12/12/2024