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As Three NLRB Terms Expire, Workers Breathe a Sigh of Relief
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Last month, National Labor Relations Board Chairman Battista's term expired.  Recess appointees Walsh and Kirsanow join him with the end of the 2007 Congressional session.  Just before the New Year, the agency delegated decision-making authority to members Kirsanow, Liebman and Schaumber.  Now just the two members remain.  Let's hope this smaller body will wreak less havoc on workers.

 
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