Meanwhile, AFL-CIO general counsel Matthew Ginsburg condemned Wilcox’s firing as “flagrantly illegal” and detrimental to the NLRB’s function. He expressed confidence that Wilcox would successfully challenge her removal and be reinstated.
Historic Impact
Wilcox, appointed in 2021, made history as the first Black woman confirmed to the NLRB. A veteran labor attorney, she previously served as associate general counsel for 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East and worked for the union-side law firm Levy Ratner PC.
Her removal, along with Abruzzo’s ouster, underscores the growing tensions surrounding the NLRB and its future direction under a new administration.
