What does Preamble of Faster Labor Contracts Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act,' aims to address time-to-contract issues within the National Labor Relations Act. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 4, 2025.

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?

This section outlines findings related to collective bargaining contracts. It asserts that employees have a right to organize collectively for improved wages and benefits. The text notes that securing a contract after a successful vote for representation can be a lengthy process, often taking over a year. Research, including a 2021 Bloomberg Law study, indicates that these delays are increasing, with an average of 465 days between a vote and contract. The findings suggest that delays primarily benefit employers who can leverage them to gain more favorable contract terms. The section concludes that prompt contract securing is necessary for employees to fully benefit from federal labor law.

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 initial collective bargaining agreements. Employers and newly recognized or certified representatives must meet and begin bargaining within 10 days of a written request. If an agreement is not reached after 90 days, either party may request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. If mediation fails, the dispute may be referred to a 3-person arbitration panel, with a binding decision for 2 years.

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

This section 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 the report is not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act. The examination begins with the date an individual or labor organization is certified or recognized as the representative of employees under section 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act.

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Faster Labor Contracts Act

Last updated: 3/4/2025 · Introduced: 3/4/2025

Author: Josh Hawley (R-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to require employers and newly recognized or certified representatives to meet and begin bargaining within 10 days of a written request.
If an agreement is not reached after 90 days, either party may request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, and if mediation fails, the dispute may be referred to a 3-person arbitration panel with a binding decision for 2 years.
The Comptroller General of the United States is required to submit a report to Congress examining the average number of days between employee representation certification and the initial collective bargaining agreement, with the report due no later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

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