S 1328
An Act relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen the protection of confidential communications between individuals and their labor organizations. It requires labor organizations to safeguard the privacy of conversations and information shared during representation. The legislation seeks to ensure that workers’ concerns and discussions with unions remain private and secure. This would bolster the relationship between employees and their bargaining representatives.
Key provisions
- Labor organizations must protect confidential communications between individuals they represent.
- The bill focuses on safeguarding the privacy of discussions related to employment matters.
- It establishes a requirement for labor organizations to maintain confidentiality.
- The legislation intends to support the ability of workers to freely communicate with their unions.
Who is affected
- Labor organizations
- Individual workers
- Employees
- Union members
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a specific requirement for labor organizations to protect confidential communications.
- It does not currently specify the scope of communications covered or the penalties for violations.
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
John F. Keenan
Michael O. Moore
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.1328 194th (Current)
An Act relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1328) of Paul R. Feeney, John F. Keenan, Paul W. Mark and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require labor organizations to protect confidential communications when representing individuals. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul R. Feeney Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1328
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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