Search Results for keywords:"labor rights"

Search Results: keywords:"labor rights"

S. 533 — To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.
February 12, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:724
S. 533, also known as the "National Right-to-Work Act," seeks to amend existing labor laws to ensure that individual employees' choices to join or refrain from joining labor organizations are protected. This bill removes certain clauses from the National Labor Relations Act...
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S. 533 is a proposal to let workers choose if they want to join a union or not, without having to pay for it if they don't want to. It changes some rules so that people aren't forced to be part of a union to have a job.
H. R. 2692 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the tax subsidy for employer efforts to influence their workers’ exercise of their rights around labor organizations and engaging in collective action.
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April 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:3,725
The bill, H.R. 2692, aims to change the Internal Revenue Code to prevent companies from receiving tax breaks for trying to influence their employees' decisions about joining labor unions or participating in collective actions. It asserts that such employer spending, which can...
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The bill H.R. 2692 wants to stop companies from getting tax discounts when they spend money trying to convince workers not to join unions or do things together for their rights. It also says companies have to tell the government about this spending, and if they don’t, they might have to pay big fines.
S. 5362 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding the application of wage and hour provisions to minor league baseball players, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:244
S. 5362, titled the “Fair Ball Act,” proposes changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding wage and hour rules for minor league baseball players. The bill aims to amend Section 13(a)(19) of the Act by ensuring that only players under an unexpired collective...
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S. 5362 wants to change some rules to make sure minor league baseball players are treated fairly with pay and work hours, but only if they have a special group deal that hasn't run out yet. This is to help protect them and make sure they're not taken advantage of.
H. RES. 326 — Supporting the designation of April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day, in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
April 10, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:394
H. RES. 326 is a resolution that supports the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day." This day is meant to honor the achievements and legacy of Dolores Huerta, a prominent labor and civil rights activist known for her role in co-founding the National Farm Workers Association and her...
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H. RES. 326 is about celebrating April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" to honor Dolores Huerta, a woman who worked hard to help farm workers and fought for people's rights.
H. R. 2572 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act to require secret ballots and employee participation in the election of representatives.
April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:309
H.R. 2572, also known as the “Worker Enfranchisement Act,” proposes changes to the National Labor Relations Act to ensure that employees participate in selecting their representatives. The bill mandates secret ballot elections for choosing exclusive representatives, requiring...
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H.R. 2572, or the "Worker Enfranchisement Act," is a plan to make sure workers can vote secretly to choose their leaders at work, but at least two-thirds of the people who can vote have to actually vote for it to count.
H. R. 20 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:13,051
H. R. 20, also known as the "Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025," aims to strengthen workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively in the United States. It proposes amendments to several labor laws to expand definitions of employees, protect...
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H. R. 20 is a plan for making sure workers have a fair chance to team up and talk to their bosses about work things. It wants to make rules clearer and make companies follow them better by using new ways like online voting, so everyone feels safe and heard.
H. R. 472 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify personnel action procedures with respect to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:3,512
The proposed bill, H.R. 472, aims to change how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles personnel actions like removal, demotion, or suspension of supervisors and senior executives based on performance or misconduct. It defines the procedures for these actions, including...
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The bill, H.R. 472, wants to change how the Department of Veterans Affairs deals with workers who might be in trouble at their jobs. It sets rules for what happens if they do something wrong or don't do a good job, and it also makes sure that workers who speak up about problems are protected.
H. R. 2249 — To amend chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, to provide the President discretion to negotiate collective bargaining agreements entered into under such chapter, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:463
H. R. 2249, titled the “Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act,” seeks to amend chapter 71 of title 5 of the United States Code. The bill would give the President the ability, through agency heads, to terminate parts of collective bargaining agreements that are in effect when the...
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The bill lets the President change or stop certain worker agreements when they start their job to make sure nothing clashes with their rules or orders, but they have to tell people involved about these changes.
H. R. 9419 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire in recognition of his contributions to the American Labor Movement.
August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,049
H.R. 9419 proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire in recognition of his significant contributions to the American Labor Movement. McGuire is celebrated for his efforts in advancing labor rights, advocating for the 8-hour workday, and helping establish...
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H.R. 9419 wants to give a special gold medal to Peter McGuire for helping workers get better rights, like shorter work hours. After they give him the medal, it's going to be put in a museum for everyone to see.
H. RES. 205 — Denouncing the human trafficking and forced labor of and profiteering from Cuban medical personnel serving in third-world countries.
March 10, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:388
H. RES. 205 is a resolution that denounces the Cuban government's involvement in human trafficking and forced labor of Cuban medical personnel working in third-world countries. It recognizes that these actions are severe violations of international treaties and calls for foreign governments...
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The bill talks about how the government of Cuba is making their doctors work in other countries without paying them properly, which is unfair. It also says that other countries should make sure these doctors are treated well and that the U.S. should stop people involved in this from visiting.
H. R. 1505 — To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions, and for other purposes.
February 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:3,818
H.R. 1505, titled the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act," aims to grant collective bargaining rights to public safety officers employed by states or local governments. The bill outlines the rights and responsibilities of such officers, requiring states to...
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H.R. 1505 wants to help police officers and firefighters talk with their bosses about work rules, but they can't go on strike. If a state doesn't have rules like this, the U.S. will help them make some.
H. R. 100 — To amend Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to protect the gig economy and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation, and for other purposes.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:283
H. R. 100 aims to amend Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to support the gig economy and small businesses. The bill seeks to protect these entities from expensive class action lawsuits by preventing claims that involve workers being wrongly labeled as...
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H. R. 100 is a plan to change the rules so that gig economy workers, like delivery drivers, can't join together in big lawsuits if they think they're not being treated fairly as independent workers, making it easier for businesses to avoid such lawsuits.
H. R. 9413 — To amend the Act of March 4, 1913, to establish the Bureau of International Labor Affairs within the Department of Labor, and for other purposes.
August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:984
H.R. 9413 aims to amend an older law to formally establish the Bureau of International Labor Affairs within the Department of Labor. This Bureau is set up to address issues related to international labor standards, like trade and labor affairs, child labor, forced labor, and...
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H.R. 9413 wants to create a special office in the government that makes sure people in other countries have good and safe working conditions, especially kids. This office will also help other countries make their workers' lives better and report to Congress every year about what they do.
S. 1352 — 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.
April 08, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:4,858
S. 1352 is a bill designed to protect the rights of public employees to form and join unions, negotiate collectively, and participate in organized activities for mutual aid. The bill requires states to meet or exceed federal standards for these rights or else be subject to...
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S. 1352 is a law that wants to make sure people who work for the government can join groups and talk to their bosses about what they need. It also says that if states don't follow these rules, someone from the big national government will help make sure everything is fair.
S. 852 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:7,900
The S. 852, titled the "Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025," aims to strengthen labor rights and supports union activities. It modifies several existing labor laws, including expanding definitions of employees and employers, increasing penalties...
Simple Explanation
The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 is a set of rules to help workers join together in groups called unions to protect themselves, which includes making sure companies follow the rules and, if they don't, they have to pay fines. It also lets workers come together more easily to ask for better job conditions, but some people are worried it might make it hard for small businesses and cost a lot of money.
H. R. 2304 — To preserve the companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay, and the live-in domestic services exemption for overtime pay, under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
March 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:740
H. R. 2304 aims to preserve certain wage exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for specific services. The bill maintains that workers providing companionship services to seniors and people with disabilities, and those providing live-in domestic services, can...
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H. R. 2304 is a plan that says people who help take care of older folks or people who need extra help at home don't have to be paid a special kind of money for extra work, even if their boss isn't the family they're helping.
S. 5443 — To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies.
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December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,377
The "Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2024" aims to enhance the rights and protections of employees and retirees during business bankruptcies. The bill proposes increasing the priority of employees' unpaid wages and benefits, addressing unfair executive...
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The bill is like a special rulebook that helps protect workers and retirees when a company runs out of money. It makes sure people get paid what they are owed, takes care of their benefits, and ensures bosses do not get too much extra pay when the business is broke.
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. 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.

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