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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
Summary of Bill HRES 620
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 620
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 620
Bill HRES 620 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 3, 2021. Bill HRES 620 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 3, 2021. Bill HRES 620's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 3, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 620
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
90Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
90Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 620
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 620
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.
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.
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