In a surprising move, grocery chain Trader Joe's is following in the footsteps of SpaceX, arguing that the US labor board, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), is unconstitutional. Trader Joe's made this argument at a recent NLRB hearing, stating that the structure and organization of the agency, as well as its administrative law judges, violate the Constitution.

This follows a similar lawsuit filed by SpaceX against the NLRB. The agency had accused the Elon Musk-owned company of illegally firing employees who had drafted an open letter criticizing Musk's behavior. In response, SpaceX filed a lawsuit, claiming that the NLRB's actions were unconstitutional.

These cases raise the question of whether the NLRB is indeed unconstitutional. The Federalist Society and other conservative groups have been challenging the power of federal agencies, including the NLRB, in recent years. They argue that these agencies have too much power and interfere in private disputes, encroaching on private rights.

However, this legal attack on the NLRB has raised concerns among labor experts, who argue that it could undermine workers' rights and the collective bargaining process. They warn that these lawsuits could have far-reaching consequences for US labor law, which has been in place for nearly 90 years.

It remains to be seen how these cases will play out in court and what the implications will be for the NLRB and workers' rights in the country.