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    Jennifer Abruzzo

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    Jennifer Abruzzo
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    Organization:National Labor Relations Board
    Role:General counsel
    Affiliation:Democratic


    Jennifer Abruzzo is general counsel at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The Senate confirmed her on July 21, 2021, by a 50-50 vote. Vice President Kamala Harris (D) cast the tie-breaking vote.[1]

    On February 17, 2021, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Abruzzo to serve as general counsel of the board. The White House said in a statement, "A tested and experienced leader, Abruzzo will work to enforce U.S. labor laws that safeguards the rights of workers to join together to improve their wages and working conditions and protect against unfair labor practices."[2]

    She previously worked at the NLRB for more than two decades until 2017.

    Biography[edit]

    Abruzzo worked at the National Labor Relations Board for more than two decades in several roles, including as acting general counsel, field attorney, supervisory field attorney, deputy regional attorney in Miami, and deputy assistant general counsel.[2]

    After leaving the NLRB in 2017, Abruzzo worked as special counsel for strategic initiatives for the Communications Workers of America.[2]

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    1. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Nomination (Confirmation: Jennifer Ann Abruzzo, of New York, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board)," July 21, 2021
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 White House, "President Biden Announces Key Nomination on Jobs Team," February 17, 2021
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