On the recordMarch 2, 1994
I rise today to speak in opposition to the nomination of Prof. William Gould to the National Labor Relations Board. Professor Gould's views on labor law are well documented, so I am confident that my decision to oppose his nomination is well founded. Most Americans are not familiar with the work of the National Labor Relations Board. This five-member Board was created by the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. The board administers the Nation's labor law and is vested with the authority to prevent or remedy unfair labor practices committed by employers and unions and to safeguard employees' rights to organize and have union representation. The Board functions much like a judicial body. It acts when formally requested to do so. Individuals, employers and unions can all bring cases to the Board. It decides issues on a case-by-case basis rather than issuing regulations. These decisions and their precedents have a strong impact on the laws governing the workplace and the relationship between labor and management. So, you can see why it is important that the Board be impartial. Professor Gould's nomination runs counter to this notion. His views regarding past Board decisions and labor law, in general, are well documented and clearly defined. I find his views troubling, if not alarming. On the eve of his nomination to the Board, his book, ``Agenda for Change,'' was published.
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