Brian Hayes Sworn in as Fifth Member of NLRB
The National Labor Relations Board is now at its full complement of five Members for the first time in over two-and-a-half years. Following his Senate confirmation last week, on Tuesday evening, Brian Hayes was sworn in by Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) at his offices in the Russell Building.
According to the press release issued by the Board:
Before joining the Senate staff, Mr. Hayes was in private practice for 25 years representing management clients in labor and employment law. He began his legal career as a clerk for the NLRB’s Chief Administrative Law Judge, and later served as counsel to the Board Chairman. He is a member of the Massachusetts and District of Columbia bars, and the American Bar Association and its Labor and Employment Law Section. Mr. Hayes earned his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
Regarding the Senate's confirmation of Member Hayes, Sen. Enzi issued the following statement:
Brian Hayes will bring a valuable combination of private sector and prior NLRB experience to this new position,” said Enzi. “Additionally, Brian has been a trusted member of my staff in the Senate as my Labor Policy Director and he will be missed here in the Senate. Brian received broad support from Committee Members on both sides of the aisle, met with Senators, answered their written questions in detail and showed that he is well-qualified and would be impartial on the board. I am pleased that Brian will now begin his service in this important role.
For at least a month now, the Board will find itself at full strength. Member Peter Schaumber's term expires in August of this year. Chairman Wilma Liebman’s term will expire in August of 2011, and Member Craig Becker's recess appointment is due to expire at the end of 2011. Mr. Hayes' confirmed appointment will expire in December 2012, while Member Mark Gaston Pearce's confirmed term will end in August 2013
