PLUS Act of 2022

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3912 PLUS Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 10:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3912

Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2022 or the PLUS Act of 2022

This bill makes it unlawful for a labor organization or its agents while representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect. It also prohibits a labor organization from impeding (1) modernization efforts at a port, or (2) the servicing of any automated vessel.

The bill allows a party injured by such conduct to recover two times the amount of damages sustained and reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees.

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Current Status of Bill S 3912

Bill S 3912 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2022. Bill S 3912 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2022. Bill S 3912's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 24, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3912

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3912

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3912

PLUS Act of 2022

Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2022

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes.