20 Republicans Buck Leadership to Pass Labor Regulations Bill
Twenty House Republicans broke ranks on Tuesday and joined Democrats in voting to prevent companies from stalling union contracts.
TL;DR
- Twenty House Republicans joined Democrats to vote for a bill preventing companies from stalling union contracts.
- The bill, Faster Labor Contracts Act, requires employers to bargain within 10 days of union certification.
- Rep. Donald Norcross stated the bill forces employers to act in good faith and negotiate quickly.
- Critics argue the shortened timeline does not allow adequate time for contract negotiation.