U.S. Chamber Comments on D.C. Circuit’s Ruling Regarding NLRB Recess Appointments

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement today regarding the D.C. Circuit’s opinion in Noel Canning v. NLRB invalidating the President’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB):

“We are pleased with the D.C. Circuit’s ruling that the President’s recess appointments to the NLRB were unconstitutional. We warned last year that by appointing these members to the NLRB in such a controversial fashion, the President placed a cloud of uncertainty over the agency and its work. The D.C. Circuit’s historic decision has confirmed our concerns. The U.S. Chamber has been proud to stand with our member Noel Canning from the beginning, and they will continue to enjoy our full support and backing.”

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