Labor Board Plots Worker-Focused Outreach Push Backed by Biden

The Biden administration is seeking an influx of cash for the National Labor Relations Board to educate workers about their right to form a union—an effort that could prompt new organizing and is already drawing opposition from business lobbyists.

The president’s budget proposal for the 2022 fiscal year calls for $2.1 million to launch programs to inform workers about their rights under the National Labor Relations Act, including forming unions and requesting that an employer address workplace grievances.

While the proposal is less than 1% of the labor board’s total budget request, it represents a significant potential investment in outreach ...