Howard Metzenbaum: “I rise today in strong support of the nomination of Prof. William Gould, to be Chairman of the National Labor Relations…”

“I rise today in strong support of the nomination of Prof. William Gould, to be Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. For 13 years, the NLRB has withered under consecutive Republican administrations. Seldom has the Board operated with a full five members. Cases have piled up, preventing the timely resolution of labor disputes, and frustrating workers' efforts to enforce their rights. Today, the Board is in desperate need of leadership, and President Clinton could not have made a better choice as his nominee. As a matter of fact, Professor Gould stands out as perhaps the most qualified nominee in the history of the NLRB. Bill Gould has spent a lifetime thinking about and addressing the needs of America's working men and women. In his long and successful career, he has practiced labor law from every angle. He has represented workers. He has represented management. He has represented the National Labor Relations Board, working for both Republican and Democratic Members. Clearly, this is a man with an unprecedented breadth of experience in the field of labor relations. Professor Gould stands out as a respected academic, having taught labor law courses at Stanford University since 1972.”