Boeing case delayed

The high-profile unfair labor practices case against Boeing is stalled pending federal court enforcement of NLRB subpoenas to the company for documents. It is unlikely the case will be resolved before the end of 2011. At that point, it is likely the NLRB will no longer have a quorum of 3 members. Member Becker's recess appointment ends in December. Congressional Republicans are likely to filibuster any appointments thereby preventing the Board from having the third member necessary to function. A recess appointment is a possibility, but that requires a recess, something Republicans have avoided by keeping Congress in session. Previous posts here.