House Passes Pro-Union Bill After 20 Republicans Defy Party, in Latest Move to Bypass GOP Leadership
Washington — House Democrats, with the help of several Republicans, bypassed GOP leadership on Tuesday to force a successful vote on legislation that would accelerate negotiations on newly-formed unions' first collective bargaining agreements.
TL;DR
- The House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act by a vote of 230-193.
- The bill, introduced by Rep. Donald Norcross, accelerates negotiations for newly-formed unions' first collective bargaining agreements.
- 20 Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the bill, bypassing GOP leadership.
- The legislation requires employers to begin contract negotiations within 10 days of a union's request and sets timelines for mediation.
- Opponents, like Rep. Tim Walberg, argued the bill would increase federal intrusion into private workplaces and harm workers' rights.
- A companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Josh Hawley.