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PR 26-0239

Public Employee Relations Board Douglas A. Warshof Confirmation Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC resolution to confirm Douglas A. Warshof to Public Employee Relations Board governing public sector labor disputes; withdrawn as of November 24, 2025.

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Bill Summary · PR 26-0239

Legislative bill overview

This resolution seeks to confirm Douglas A. Warshof to the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) of the District of Columbia. PERB is the independent agency responsible for administering labor relations law for DC's public employees, including handling unfair labor practice complaints and election disputes.

Why is this important

PERB appointments are significant because the board directly affects labor-management relations across DC government, influencing working conditions and dispute resolution for thousands of public sector employees. The confirmation process ensures accountability and public input on who oversees these critical labor relations functions.

Potential points of contention

  • Nominee background: Questions about Warshof's labor relations experience, prior positions, and any controversial rulings or statements
  • Union representation concerns: Labor organizations may scrutinize whether the nominee favors management or worker interests, given PERB's role in adjudicating union disputes
  • Political affiliation: Potential concerns about partisan balance on the board or the nominee's ideological leanings toward labor regulation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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