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Federal labor board has been much more pro-worker under Biden. Employers want courts to end that

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Starbucks and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will face off in a Supreme Court battle over the NLRB’s powers and its existence. Major employers are questioning the agency’s authority, with some claiming it is abusing its powers under the labor-friendly Biden administration. The case in question involves the NLRB’s ability to reinstate employees fired for union activity without a lengthy court process. Starbucks argues that the agency’s powers are inconsistently applied across the country. The NLRB contends that immediate action is necessary to protect workers’ rights. The Supreme Court’s decision is expected by the end of June.