Chip Rogers, CEO, Americans for Fair Treatment
The National Labor Relations Board’s General Counsel has denied AFFT’s appeal in its case involving the Democratic National Committee and the New Georgia Project. Under the current structure of the NLRB, that decision is final and not appealable, regardless of the seriousness of the underlying allegations.
This outcome exposes a fundamental flaw in the system meant to protect workers’ rights. When the General Counsel declines to issue a complaint, workers and employers alike are left with no path forward, no independent review, and no accountability. That lack of due process undermines confidence in the NLRB and the National Labor Relations Act itself.
AFFT filed this case to defend a basic principle: workers must be free to decide whether to support or oppose unionization without coercion, intimidation, or political pressure. Those rights should apply equally, regardless of the political influence or ideology of the organization involved.
This case is not just about the DNC or the New Georgia Project. It is about a system that grants unchecked discretion to a single political appointee, leaving workers with no meaningful recourse. That is not how a fair labor system should operate.
AFFT will continue to advocate for reforms that ensure transparency, accountability, and real due process at the NLRB, so that workers’ rights are protected in practice, not just in theory.