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FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Labor and NLRB Nominations

Original title: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD NOMINATIONS

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing represents the formal vetting process for officials who will oversee federal enforcement of wage laws, mine safety standards, and labor-management relations for the entire country.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Wage and Hour Division employees and stakeholders

The agency's leadership determines the enforcement priorities for federal wage and overtime laws.

Mine operators and workers

The Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health oversees the enforcement of safety regulations in the mining industry.

Labor unions and employers

The General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board decides which unfair labor practice cases are prosecuted.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on October 4, 2017, to review three presidential nominations for key labor-related federal positions. The committee heard testimony from nominees for the Department of Labor's , the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board.

Key Facts

  • The committee reviewed the nomination of Cheryl Marie Stanton to lead the Wage and Hour Division.
  • The committee reviewed the nomination of David G. Zatezalo to lead the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
  • The committee reviewed the nomination of Peter B. Robb to serve as General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board.
  • The hearing took place on October 4, 2017.
  • The hearing included formal statements from committee members and the nominees.
  • The record includes numerous letters of support for the nominees from various industry groups, legal firms, and community organizations.
  • The nominees provided written responses to follow-up questions from various senators after the hearing.

Why It Matters

This hearing represents the formal vetting process for officials who will oversee federal enforcement of wage laws, mine safety standards, and labor-management relations for the entire country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing is part of the Senate's constitutional duty to provide '' on presidential nominations for executive branch positions.
Who were the nominees being considered?
Cheryl Marie Stanton (), David G. Zatezalo (Mine Safety and Health), and Peter B. Robb (National Labor Relations Board).

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

personDavid G. ZatezaloNominee for Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health, Department of LaborMap →
personCheryl Marie StantonNominee for Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of LaborMap →
personLamar AlexanderChairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsMap →
personPeter B. RobbNominee for General Counsel of the National Labor Relations BoardMap →
personPatty MurrayRanking Member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsMap →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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