In late July, two well-known union attorneys were confirmed by the US Senate as members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), David Prouty and Gwynne Wilcox. Prouty replaces Republican member William Emanuel, whose term expires in late August, and Wilcox will fill a vacant seat, giving the Democrats a 3-2 edge. Wilcox is best known for suing McDonald's on behalf of the Fight for $15 worker advocacy group.