What does Preamble of Faster Labor Contracts Act do?

This bill aims to accelerate the time it takes to finalize contracts in the workplace. The legislation pertains to processes under the National Labor Relations Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Faster Labor Contracts Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Faster Labor Contracts Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Faster Labor Contracts Act do?

Congress finds that employees have the right to organize collectively for better wages and benefits. A successful vote for labor representation does not immediately lead to an agreement. Contracting delays after a successful vote are increasing over time.

What does FACILITATING INITIAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS. of Faster Labor Contracts Act do?

This section amends Section 8 of the National Labor Relations Act to facilitate the creation of initial collective bargaining agreements. It establishes a process for parties to meet and begin collective bargaining within 10 days of a written request following certification or recognition of a representative. If an agreement isn't reached within 90 days, either party can request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. If mediation fails within 30 days, the dispute will be referred to a three-person arbitration panel. The arbitration panel's decision is binding for two years unless amended by written consent, and will consider factors like the employer's financial status, employees' cost of living, and wages offered by other employers.

What does GAO REPORT EXAMINING AVERAGE WORKPLACE TIME-TO-CONTRACT. of Faster Labor Contracts Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act,' requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress. The report must examine the average number of days between employee representation certification and the initial collective bargaining agreement. The timeframe for examination begins following the date of enactment of this Act. The report will consider certifications or recognitions under section 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act.

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Faster Labor Contracts Act

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 9/16/2025

Author: Donald Norcross (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to require employers and unions to begin collective bargaining within 10 days of a request following union certification or recognition.
If initial bargaining fails within 90 days, the bill mandates mediation followed by binding arbitration by a three-person panel to resolve disputes and establish an initial collective bargaining agreement.
The bill directs the Government Accountability Office to report on the average time it takes to finalize initial collective bargaining agreements after employee representation certification.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 844(In Committee)Official page

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