William G. Gould IV
Professor emeritus of Stanford Law School and former chair of the National Labor Relations Board, longtime labor regulator, mediator, and author discussing labor rights and federal workforce issues.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 55min
Federal Workers Face New Round of Layoffs as Labor Rights Under Attack
William Gould IV, Professor emeritus at Stanford Law School and former chair of the National Labor Relations Board, shares insights on the current challenges facing federal workers. He discusses the impact of recent layoffs and the political attacks on labor rights, stressing the importance of grassroots organizing. Gould reflects on his career as the first Black professor at Stanford Law and offers thoughts on racism in unions, legal battles, and necessary reforms. His new memoir reveals personal anecdotes that shaped his journey in labor law.
Oct 14, 2024 • 56min
Lawsuits Against National Labor Relations Board Could Cloud Future of Organized Labor
Samuel Estreicher, a public law professor at NYU, William G. Gould IV, a labor law expert and former NLRB chairman, and labor correspondent Farida Jhabvala Romero dive into the looming legal threats against the National Labor Relations Board from giants like SpaceX and Amazon. They discuss the NLRB's critical role in safeguarding worker rights and the historical context behind these challenges. The implications of these lawsuits on unionization efforts and labor rights in America are examined, shedding light on the potential future of organized labor.
