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Search Results: keywords:"collective bargaining"

S. 4046 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. 4046 aims to change the law about collective bargaining for employees working in the Veterans Health Administration. It seeks to alter specific sections of title 38 in the United States Code by removing certain subsections and redesignating another. This bill is also known...
Simple Explanation
S. 4046 is a plan to change the rules about how people working for Veterans Health can talk and decide together about work issues, but it doesn't say exactly what new rules will be used instead of the old ones.
H. R. 6616 — To establish collective bargaining rights for college athletes, and for other purposes.
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December 06, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,802
The College Athlete Right to Organize Act aims to establish collective bargaining rights for college athletes, allowing them to negotiate fair terms and conditions for their work as athletes. The bill seeks to amend the National Labor Relations Act to classify college...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to let college athletes work together to ask for better treatment, kind of like how workers can ask for fair pay and rules. It makes sure that athletes can do this without losing any scholarships or facing problems with taxes or school aid.
S. 3600 — To enable an employer or employees to establish an employee involvement organization to represent the interests of employees, and for other purposes.
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January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,515
The bill S. 3600, titled the "Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act of 2024," allows employers and employees in the United States to create employee involvement organizations to address issues like work quality, productivity, and employee benefits, without serving as a...
Simple Explanation
The bill, called the "Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act of 2024," lets companies and workers work together in groups to talk about things like improving work and benefits, but they can't make big changes that unions do. These groups can be set up if both the company and workers agree.
H. R. 8692 — An Act To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:571
H.R. 8692 is a proposed law aimed at making the Amtrak Board of Directors follow open meeting rules similar to those required by federal agencies under the United States Code. The bill adjusts certain sections of the law to clarify how open meetings should work for Amtrak,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8692 wants to make sure that meetings held by a group of people who make big decisions for trains (Amtrak) are more open to the public, except when talking about secret stuff like private deals or who to hire.
H. R. 7748 — To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a pilot program promoting scratch cooking in school meal programs.
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March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,097
H.R. 7748 aims to create a pilot program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to help schools prepare meals from scratch using fresh, minimally processed ingredients. The bill proposes to award grants to school food authorities for two years to support...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7748 is about helping schools make better meals from scratch with fresh ingredients by giving them money to buy tools and train cooks, especially in schools where lots of kids eat for free or less money.
S. 4363 — To secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,833
The bill S. 4363, titled the “Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2024,” aims to secure the rights of public employees in the U.S. to organize, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activities. It establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people who work for the government, like teachers and firefighters, can join groups to talk together about their jobs and pay. It also says that these workers can't stop working if it would make important things, like safety services, not work properly.
H. R. 5798 — To restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:634
H. R. 5798 aims to restore certain rights and legal frameworks for law enforcement officers in Washington D.C. It seeks to allow these officers to negotiate discipline-related matters through collective bargaining. The bill also proposes to reinstate the previous statute of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5798 is a bill that wants to give police officers in Washington D.C. more power to talk about and decide how they should be punished if they do something wrong; it also wants to bring back an old rule about how long you have to start these punishment discussions.
H. RES. 990 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:797
The resolution, H. RES. 990, expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives regarding the need for fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions for paraprofessionals and education support staff. It highlights the essential roles these workers play in supporting...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that helpers in schools, like those who assist teachers, should get better pay and nice things like health care and time off work because they are important for helping kids learn. It talks about making sure their jobs are safe and giving them chances to learn more, but it doesn't say how they will pay for all these nice things.
S. 4133 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act to require secret ballot elections, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:374
S. 4133 aims to amend the National Labor Relations Act by mandating that workers select their collective bargaining representatives through secret ballot elections. The bill proposes changes to ensure such elections are conducted within one month of a petition being filed....
Simple Explanation
S. 4133 is a bill that wants to make sure that when workers choose who will speak for them when talking to their bosses, they do it secretly. It also says this choice should happen quickly, within a month, and all questions about who's allowed to vote should be answered before then.
H. R. 8370 — To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,997
H.R. 8370, titled the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2024," aims to enhance the security operations of the TSA by bringing its employees under the personnel system outlined in title 5 of the U.S. Code. This change would provide TSA employees with the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8370 is a plan to give Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers the same job protections and perks as other government workers, like joining unions and having fair pay. This way, TSA workers can be happier and safer at work while also being important for keeping everyone safe during travel.
H. R. 6538 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a definition of establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation for purposes of the collective bargaining of certain Department of Veterans Affairs employees.
July 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:662
H. R. 6538, also known as the "VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code concerning how employee compensation is determined for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) workers. The bill specifically defines what is involved in...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that explains how to decide how much money some people working at the VA get paid. This rule makes it clear which parts are counted when deciding pay, but if someone feels they weren't paid the right amount, that's a different part of the rules to solve.
H. R. 8692 — To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:774
H.R. 8692, titled the "Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act," requires the Amtrak Board of Directors to follow the open meetings rules stated in section 552b of title 5, U.S. Code. The bill outlines exceptions where certain information from meetings can be...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the people in charge of Amtrak, the train company, have meetings that anyone can watch, just like many other public groups. But there are some rules they might follow to keep certain things secret, like talking about money deals or workers, to stay fair and protect privacy.
H. R. 8692 — An Act To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:586
H. R. 8692 is a bill aimed at increasing transparency within Amtrak by requiring its Board of Directors to follow open meeting laws, specifically those outlined in sections 552 and 552b of title 5 of the United States Code. The bill mandates that, in general, Amtrak adheres...
Simple Explanation
Amtrak, the train company, has a board of people that make decisions, and this bill wants them to be open about their meetings so everyone knows what's happening, except in special cases like secret plans or personal matters.
S. 4334 — To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,253
The bill, S. 4334, aims to enhance the operations and workforce stability of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by applying the federal personnel management system under title 5 of the United States Code to TSA employees. It includes measures that ensure TSA workers receive...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to make sure the people working at the airport security have the same rules and benefits as other government workers, while also making their jobs safer and nicer. It wants to make sure they get paid fairly, are treated well, and are happy at work.
H. R. 7784 — To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to clarify reporting requirements.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,155
The Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (SALT Act) aims to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, focusing on transparency in financial dealings related to labor organizations. It requires labor organizations to report payments, loans, or...
Simple Explanation
The SALT Act wants to make sure everyone knows about the money and deals that affect workers' rights to team up and talk about better work conditions. It says that any payments or deals made to influence these rights need to be reported and that the rules for how to do this should be ready in six months.
H. J. RES. 205 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Representation Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support In Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:225
H. J. RES. 205 is a joint resolution aimed at cancelling a specific rule made by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This rule is about procedures in representation cases, including election bars and proving majority support in collective-bargaining relationships...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 205 is like a rule in a game that wants to erase another rule because some people think it's not good, but it doesn't say why or what new rule to use instead.
H. R. 8426 — To secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,080
H. R. 8426 aims to protect the rights of public employees in the United States to organize and collectively bargain, ensuring that these activities safeguard public interests and support smooth commerce. The bill sets federal minimum standards for collective bargaining,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8426 is a bill that helps workers who work for the government, like teachers and firefighters, join together in groups called unions so they can talk about their jobs and make sure they are treated fairly. It also makes sure that the important jobs that keep us safe, like police and hospital workers, keep running smoothly without any strikes stopping them.
H. R. 9855 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:740
H. R. 9855, titled the “VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024,” aims to change laws related to collective bargaining rights for employees in the Veterans Health Administration. It specifically amends Section 7422 of title 38 in the United States Code by removing certain subsections and renaming...
Simple Explanation
The "VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024" is a plan to change how people working at veteran hospitals can talk about and decide on their work conditions with their bosses, but it doesn't change the special hiring and bonus rules the bosses have.
S. 4412 — To require pre-merger notification to identify entities subject to a collective bargaining agreement and affected labor organizations, to require post-merger monitoring for anticompetitive effects and antitrust violations, and for other purposes.
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May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,424
The bill S. 4412, titled the “Stopping Threats to Our Prices from Bad Mergers Act”, aims to tighten regulations around corporate mergers in the United States. It requires companies to notify authorities before merging, especially if they're affected by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants companies to tell the government before they join together if they have workers' agreements, and it checks after to make sure they're being fair and not breaking any rules. It also plans to spend money to learn how these big company teams affect jobs and prices.
H. R. 6745 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit certain employees to engage in independent negotiating.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:926
H.R. 6745, titled the “Worker’s Choice Act of 2023,” proposes changes to the National Labor Relations Act to allow certain employees to negotiate independently with their employers, rather than being represented by a labor organization. The bill acknowledges that in...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6745 is a proposed law that wants to let some workers talk to their bosses and make deals on their own, instead of using a group that speaks for them. It aims to give workers more choices in how they work things out at their job.

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