National Right-to-Work Act
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the National Right-to-Work Act, aims to strengthen employees’ rights to work freely without being compelled to join or support a union. It modifies the National Labor Relations Act to limit a union’s ability to require membership as a condition of employment and restricts union activities related to employer contracts. The bill also impacts the Railway Labor Act, removing a specific provision related to collective bargaining.
Key provisions
- Prohibits employers from requiring employees to join or support a union as a condition of employment.
- Limits a union’s ability to discriminate against employees who do not join or support the union.
- Restricts union activities related to employer agreements.
- Modifies the National Labor Relations Act to clarify employee rights.
- Impacts the Railway Labor Act by removing a specific provision.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Labor Unions
- Employers
- The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- The Railway Labor Board
Notable changes
- Changes to Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act regarding union recognition.
- Changes to Section 8(a)(3) of the National Labor Relations Act regarding union security clauses.
- Changes to Section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act regarding union discrimination.
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