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Jennifer Abruzzo
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| Organization: | National Labor Relations Board |
| Role: | General counsel |
| Affiliation: | Democratic |
Jennifer Abruzzo was general counsel at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from 2021 to 2025. 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
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]
See also
- Joe Biden presidential transition
- Joe Biden's Cabinet
- Confirmation process for Joe Biden's Cabinet nominees
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