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Search Results: keywords:"labor organizations"

H. R. 9594 — To amend chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, to charge labor organizations for the agency resources and employee time used by such labor organizations, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,426
H.R. 9594, titled the “Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act,” aims to require labor organizations to pay for the agency resources and employee time they use within federal agencies. The bill specifies that agencies must charge a fee each quarter based on the value of time and resources the labor...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9594 is a bill that wants to make sure unions pay for using government time and things when they do their work. If they don't pay, they could face big consequences like losing their special role in helping workers.
S. 4328 — To require any labor organization that is or would be the collective bargaining representative for any employees to provide information regarding the amount of funds in any defined benefit plan of the labor organization before any labor organization election, and for other purposes.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,650
The bill, known as the "Making All Fund Information Available Act," mandates that labor organizations acting as collective bargaining representatives provide detailed information about their defined benefit plans before any election organized by the labor union. This includes notifying...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants labor groups to tell workers about the money they have saved for employee benefits before any big vote. It's like making sure everyone knows how much is in the piggy bank before deciding what to do.
S. 4868 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:261
S. 4868 amends title 5 of the United States Code to stop federal employees from using "official time" to perform tasks related to labor organizations during work hours. Under this bill, any activity related to labor organizations must be done when the employee is not on duty. The bill's...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if someone at work had to stop doing their job to help make rules for a club. This bill says they can't do that during work time anymore.
S. 3955 — To require the heads of Federal agencies to submit to Congress an annual report regarding official time authorized under title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:589
S. 3955, titled the “Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act,” requires the heads of federal agencies to submit an annual report to Congress detailing their usage of "official time." This report must include the cost, purpose, and details such as the positions and pay...
Simple Explanation
The Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act is like asking heads of government offices to tell everyone how they spend their work time with unions, making sure they write a report every year showing what they did, why, and how much it cost. This helps people see how government workers use their time and money when doing union activities.
S. 4039 — To establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,968
S. 4039 aims to establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council in the executive branch of the U.S. government. This council will consist of various government officials and representatives from labor organizations, tasked with advising the President on...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to set up a special group of people in the U.S. government to help everyone work together better, like a team, and talk about their work and ideas. This group will include both government workers and leaders, and it will help different parts of the government learn to work together and share ideas.
H. R. 8367 — To ensure labor organization transparency and accountability.
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May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,782
The bill, titled the “Union Transparency and Accountability Act,” aims to make labor organizations more transparent and accountable. It updates the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 by requiring labor organizations to submit specific financial reports annually and adds...
Simple Explanation
The Union Transparency and Accountability Act is a plan to make sure unions, which are groups for workers, show how they use their money and treat their members fairly. They have to tell everyone about their money once a year, and if they don’t, they might have to pay a fine.
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.
H. R. 7692 — To require the heads of Federal agencies to submit to Congress an annual report regarding official time authorized under title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:586
H. R. 7692, known as the "Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act," aims to increase transparency around the use of "official time," where federal employees conduct union activities during work hours. The bill mandates that heads of federal agencies submit and publicly...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7692 is a bill that asks heads of government agencies to write a report every year, explaining how and why workers use work time to do union activities, so everyone knows how taxpayer money is spent.
H. R. 8573 — To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to require labor organizations to make certain disclosures to its members, and for other purposes.
May 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:718
H. R. 8573, the “Union Members Right to Know Act”, is a proposed amendment to the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. It requires labor organizations to provide their members with certain important information, including a copy and summary of the Act,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8573 wants to make sure that people who are part of a work helpers' group get important information, like what they should know about their rights. The group has to give this info by mail, email, and on a website, but some people are worried it might be hard for smaller groups to do this.
S. 5213 — To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to require labor organizations to make certain disclosures to its members, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:960
S. 5213, known as the "Union Members Right to Know Act," seeks to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. The bill requires labor organizations to provide their members with certain disclosures, including copies and summaries of the Act, rights related to religious...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants labor unions to tell their members about important rules and rights, like how their money can be used and other legal stuff, making sure everyone understands with easy access through mail or the internet. This means unions need to be sure they share these details often, so all members are in the know.
H. R. 9191 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:279
H.R. 9191 is a proposed bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code by removing the practice of federal employees using official time for activities related to labor organizations. This bill, titled the “No Union Time...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9191 is a bill that wants to stop government workers from using their work time to do things for their unions, so they would have to do those activities outside of work hours. This means they couldn't work on union stuff while they are supposed to be doing their regular jobs.

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