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Teamsters Union Opposes Crystal Carey’s Nomination to NLRB

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has expressed fierce opposition to the nomination of attorney Crystal Carey as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This disapproval marks a significant moment in labor relations, highlighting concerns over Carey’s long-standing track record of siding with corporate interests over workers' rights.

Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien articulated the union’s stance, emphasizing that Carey's history is inconsistent with the principles of supporting labor. In a statement, he firmly stated, "This is a strike that must be called. Crystal Carey is a bad choice for the National Labor Relations Board."

Carey, who is a partner at Morgan Lewis—a law firm notorious for its aggressive anti-union tactics—has represented major corporations such as Amazon and Apple. Her efforts have included advocating for strategies that systematically undermine labor rights across multiple states. Critics have pointed out that her actions threaten not only labor unions but also the livelihoods of American families.

O'Brien elaborated on the implications of Carey's nomination, stating, "She has spent her entire professional career backing Big Business to the detriment of working people... she wants to decimate labor unions and has no place serving as NLRB general counsel."

The Teamsters' concerns are underscored by Carey's advocacy for practices that many labor observers deem detrimental to workers. She has promoted so-called