Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding legislative provisions in the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and American Jobs Act to void the State right-to-work laws that protect workers from being required to join and pay forced dues to a union to get or keep a job.

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

This resolution opposes the enactment of any federal law that voids state laws that prohibit employers from requiring workers to join a union as a condition of employment.

Bill 117 H.Res. 620, also known as the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and American Jobs Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding legislative provisions that would void State right-to-work laws. These laws currently protect workers from being required to join and pay forced dues to a union in order to obtain or maintain employment.

The bill specifically targets laws that allow workers to opt out of union membership and payment of dues, which are often seen as burdensome and unnecessary by some workers. The legislation seeks to eliminate these protections in order to strengthen unions and increase their influence in the workplace.

Supporters of the bill argue that voiding right-to-work laws will empower unions to negotiate better wages and working conditions for workers, ultimately benefiting the labor force as a whole. However, opponents of the bill argue that it infringes on workers' rights to choose whether or not to join a union and pay dues. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 620 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the role of unions in the American workforce and the balance between workers' rights and union power.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 620

Introduced on
2021-09-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/3/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution opposes the enactment of any federal law that voids state laws that prohibit employers from requiring workers to join a union as a condition of employment.

Bill 117 H.Res. 620, also known as the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and American Jobs Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding legislative provisions that would void State right-to-work laws. These laws currently protect workers from being required to join and pay forced dues to a union in order to obtain or maintain employment.

The bill specifically targets laws that allow workers to opt out of union membership and payment of dues, which are often seen as burdensome and unnecessary by some workers. The legislation seeks to eliminate these protections in order to strengthen unions and increase their influence in the workplace.

Supporters of the bill argue that voiding right-to-work laws will empower unions to negotiate better wages and working conditions for workers, ultimately benefiting the labor force as a whole. However, opponents of the bill argue that it infringes on workers' rights to choose whether or not to join a union and pay dues. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 620 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the role of unions in the American workforce and the balance between workers' rights and union power.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding legislative provisions in the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and American Jobs Act to void the State right-to-work laws that protect workers from being required to join and pay forced dues to a union to get or keep a job.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/20/2021

This resolution opposes the enactment of any federal law that voids state laws that prohibit employers from requiring workers to join a union as a condition of employment.


Latest Action9/3/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.