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On the recordJuly 22, 2013
The NLRB was created to protect Americans' rights under the National Labor Relations Act. However, Board vacancies are threatening the NLRB's ability to operate, which has had a real impact on the lives of workers and employers.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Senator Franken highlights the impact of NLRB vacancies on worker rights.

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