Lauren McFerran

Preacher's wife. Baseball Mom. Proud DC resident.

[AFL-CIO Tech Institute @AFLCIOTech]

Harmful AI outcomes aren’t inevitable—they’re the result of human choices. Today, we co-led a letter with 40+ orgs calling on Congress to put workers first. We need federal AI guardrails to protect workers’ lives and livelihoods. ✊⚖️ #AILabor #TechPolicy

[AFL-CIO Tech Institute @AFLCIOTech]

On Wednesday, Innovation Policy & Programs Director Crystal Weise joins @amprog to discuss why federal AI law must be a floor, not a ceiling. Congress must not strip vital state worker protections.

RSVP to hear why we’re fighting for AI guardrails: https://t.co/75wRTkpoz3

[Power At Work @PowerAtWorkBlog]

“Why Doesn’t the Trump NLRB Want Workers to Know their Rights?" by Lauren McFerran for @TCFdotorg is one of the items on the new #PowerAtWork Weekly Download! Subscribe and have it delivered directly to your inbox: https://t.co/xHWhuqV9Lj

[Power At Work @PowerAtWorkBlog]

In a new @PowerAtWorkBlog blogcast, @MrSethHarris is joined by former chair of the @NLRB, @NLRBMcFerran, to discuss the current dire state of the board. Learn about the importance of maintaining the board's independence from political influence & more! https://t.co/YHxLpc11CC

[Power At Work @PowerAtWorkBlog]

Join @BurnesCenter Senior Fellow @MrSethHarris as he sits down w/ former chair of the @NLRB, @NLRBMcFerran, in the new @PowerAtWorkBlog blogcast! Visit https://t.co/YHxLpc11CC to watch their discussion on Gwynne Wilcox’s firing, the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, & more!

[Lauren McFerran @ljmcferran]

Thrilled to welcome @jmargetta as the New President at @TCFdotorg !!

[The Century Foundation @TCFdotorg]

Julie Morgan (@jmargetta) takes the @TCFdotorg helm at a time when Americans are facing enormous challenges—and the government’s ability to address them is increasingly under attack. Learn more: https://t.co/YtYHuJou75

[The Century Foundation @TCFdotorg]

Since 2021, over 530 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize—yet zero workers have a contract due to stalled negotiations.

Now, the federal agency that helps resolve these kinds of disputes, the FMCS, has been gutted by the Trump admin, via @ljmcferran.
https://t.co/4RzvfiNopy

[The Century Foundation @TCFdotorg]

The Trump administration continues its assault on independent agencies—this time targeting the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS). This 79-year-old agency, which plays a critical role in mediating labor disputes, has been gutted and left with a “skeleton crew,” weakening federal support for resolving conflicts between workers and employers.

Lauren McFerran, TCF senior fellow and former chair of the NLRB, responds:

"At a time when increasing numbers of workers are joining together to seek union representation and advocate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, it is critically important that workers, unions, and businesses have somewhere to go when labor negotiations turn tense.

Seeking help from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is often the best step that these parties can take to turn things around and avoid costly and disruptive labor disputes.

The Trump Administration's decision to decimate the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and abandon the vital role that this important agency plays in maintaining labor peace will undermine worker's rights nationwide."

Meet Lauren: https://t.co/vxIPmJc0zQ

[More Perfect Union @MorePerfectUS]

NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox has been welcomed back to the board after a judge reversed her illegal firing by the Trump administration and ordered her reinstatement. The board now has a quorum again and can resume its work.

[The Century Foundation @TCFdotorg]

🚨 BIG NEWS: A federal judge has ruled that President Trump’s firing of NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox was unlawful—and she must be allowed to return to her duties as a member of the Board.

[The Century Foundation @TCFdotorg]

Pres. Trump illegally fired Gwynne Wilcox from the NLRB and today she’s in federal court fighting for reinstatement.

Former NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran breaks down the threat to workers’ rights and urges you to call Congress now: [phone]

[Slate @Slate]

Board member Gwynne Wilcox’s removal was unprecedented and unlawful, in contravention of decades of Supreme Court precedent. https://t.co/8cv2manTr4

[Lauren McFerran @ljmcferran]

@UnionSaltBae @unioncounsel @shocks Sadly, former Member McFerran spent most of the day scrubbing bathrooms.

[Lauren McFerran @ljmcferran]

@Nationals Ready for Game 7!

[National Presbyterian School @NPS_Cardinals]

NATIONAL Presbyterian School loves our @Nationals! We are cheering you on for Game 3 tonight! #WorldSeries #WinTheFight #Natitude

[Lauren McFerran @ljmcferran]

@mark_mark1494 You are very much missed!!!

[Lauren McFerran @ljmcferran]

@Nationals Awesome day at #WinterFest ! @Victor__Robles curling skills were pretty impressive!

[Lauren McFerran @ljmcferran]

Thanks @whatwouldDOOdo and @Nationals for supporting @dcpl and summer reading! And HUGE thanks to @EireannDolan for indulging my crazy husband’s request for a picture with the kiddos— totally made my day!!!

[Lauren McFerran @ljmcferran]

@koda_glover Thanks so much for being there — It means a lot to the fans. My boys loved meeting you!

[Lauren McFerran @ljmcferran]

@Nationals Lineup is ready!!