NLRB Board Members James Murphy and Scott Mayer Sworn In

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Published January 7th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that James Murphy and Scott Mayer were sworn in as new Board members on January 7, 2026. Their swearing-in establishes a quorum for the Board, allowing it to conduct agency business.

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On January 7, 2026, James Murphy and Scott Mayer were officially sworn in as members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This event is significant as it establishes a quorum for the Board, enabling it to resume full agency operations, including investigations and rulings on unfair labor practices and employee rights. Mr. Murphy brings extensive experience with over 47 years at the NLRB, while Mr. Mayer joins from a background as Chief Labor Counsel at The Boeing Company.

This development means the NLRB can now proceed with its statutory duties without interruption. Regulated entities, particularly employers, should be aware that the Board is fully operational and will continue to process cases related to unfair labor practices and employee representation. No immediate new actions are required for compliance, but awareness of the Board's full capacity is important for ongoing labor relations matters.

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January 07, 2026 On January 7, 2026, James Murphy and Scott Mayer were sworn in as new Board members. As a result, the Board now has a quorum to conduct Agency business.

James Murphy, of Maryland, was nominated by President Trump to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for a term of five years expiring December 16, 2027. Mr. Murphy returns to the Board after a distinguished career at the Board with over 47 years of service. Mr. Murphy began at the Board as a student law clerk in 1974 and served as counsel to numerous Board members over the decades. Most recently, he served as Chief Counsel to former Chairman Marvin Kaplan.

Scott Mayer, of Pennsylvania, was nominated by the President to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for a term of five years expiring December 16, 2029. Before joining the Board, Member Mayer had most recently served as Chief Labor Counsel at The Boeing Company. Previously, he had held senior legal positions at InterContinental Hotels Group, MGM Resorts International, and Aramark, and he practiced law at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Blank Rome LLP. In addition, from 2010-2025, he served as an elected member of the Garnet Valley School District in Glen Mills, PA.

Established in 1935, the National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency that protects employees from unfair labor practices and protects the right of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve wages, benefits and working conditions. The NLRB conducts hundreds of workplace elections and investigates thousands of unfair labor practice charges each year.