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Worker Enfranchisement Act

4/23/2025, 1:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2572

Bill 119 HR 2572, also known as the Employee Rights Act, aims to amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure that secret ballots and employee participation are required in the election of representatives. The bill seeks to protect the rights of workers by ensuring that their votes are kept confidential and that they have a say in the selection of their representatives.

Under the proposed legislation, employers would be required to conduct elections for representation using secret ballots, rather than other methods such as card check. This would help to prevent coercion and intimidation in the election process, ensuring that workers are able to freely express their preferences without fear of retaliation.

Additionally, the bill would require that employees have the opportunity to participate in the election of their representatives, ensuring that their voices are heard and their interests are represented. This would help to promote transparency and accountability in the labor relations process, ensuring that workers have a say in decisions that affect their working conditions and rights. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2572 seeks to strengthen the rights of workers by ensuring that their votes are kept confidential and that they have a meaningful role in the election of their representatives. By promoting transparency and accountability in the labor relations process, the bill aims to protect the rights and interests of workers across the country.

Current Status of Bill HR 2572

Bill HR 2572 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2572 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025.  Bill HR 2572's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 1, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2572

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2572

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2572

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to require secret ballots and employee participation in the election of representatives.
To amend the National Labor Relations Act to require secret ballots and employee participation in the election of representatives.

Comments

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Casey Leach

419

8 months ago

I dunno bout this bill, seems like it could mess things up for us workers. How will this affect me in the short term?