US HB156 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to address initial contract negotiation. Specifically, the bill requires mediation if an employer and a newly certified union have not reached a collective bargaining agreement within 60 days. Either the employer or the union may request binding arbitration if the parties have not reached an agreement within 30 days of selecting a mediator.

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Title

Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2017

Sponsors

Rep. Gene Green [D-TX]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-01-03HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2017-01-03HouseIntroduced in House

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