NLRB board member Flynn resigns amid ethics allegations

From a press release from the National Labor Relations Board a few minutes ago:

Yesterday evening, May 26, Board Member Terence F. Flynn submitted his resignation to the President and to NLRB Chairman Mark Gaston Pearce.

His resignation is effective July 24, 2012.  He has immediately recused himself from all agency business and has asked that the President withdraw his nomination for Board Member of the NLRB.

Mr. Flynn was sworn in as a Board Member on January 9, 2012. He joined the Board in 2003 as Chief Counsel to Member Peter Schaumber, and had previously been in private practice. The letter of resignation, dated May 25, was delivered via FAX and email on May 26.

Earlier today, Chairman Pearce informed NLRB employees of the resignation and, on behalf of the entire Board, thanked them for their “hard work and commitment to excellence through even the most difficult circumstances.” He intends to issue a statement after communicating with the staff on Tuesday.

Flynn has been a target for criticism in recent weeks over allegations of impropriety. Flynn allegedly Leaked NLRB documents to the Romney campaign.  http://www.salon.com/2012/04/12/romney_mum_on_labor_mole/

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