Appeals court says NLRB structure unconstitutional, in a win for SpaceX

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the structure of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is unconstitutional. This decision is a victory for SpaceX, a company that has been involved in a dispute with the NLRB. The court found that the NLRB's structure, which grants its members protection from removal by the president, violates the Constitution's separation of powers. This ruling could have significant implications for the NLRB's ability to enforce labor laws and regulations. The case originated from a dispute between SpaceX and the NLRB over the company's alleged interference with employee efforts to unionize. The court's decision casts doubt on the NLRB's authority to pursue such cases, potentially giving companies like SpaceX more leeway in their labor practices. The ruling is likely to be appealed, and the ultimate impact on the NLRB's operations remains uncertain. However, the decision represents a notable victory for SpaceX and other businesses that have faced NLRB scrutiny over their labor practices.