Faster Labor Contracts Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-28T11:33:31Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 844 Faster Labor Contracts Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2025, 11:33 AM

Summary of Bill S 844

Bill 119 s 844, also known as the "Accelerating Workplace Time-to-Contract Act," aims to expedite the process of reaching a contract agreement in the workplace under the National Labor Relations Act. The bill seeks to streamline the negotiation process between employers and labor unions in order to reduce delays and ensure that contracts are reached in a timely manner.

Under the provisions of the bill, both employers and labor unions would be required to engage in good faith negotiations and make a concerted effort to reach a contract agreement within a specified timeframe. If an agreement is not reached within this timeframe, the parties would be required to enter into mediation or arbitration in order to resolve any outstanding issues.

The bill also includes provisions to prevent either party from engaging in tactics that could delay or obstruct the negotiation process, such as bad faith bargaining or frivolous legal challenges. Additionally, the bill aims to provide greater transparency and accountability in the negotiation process by requiring both parties to disclose relevant information and documentation. Overall, the "Accelerating Workplace Time-to-Contract Act" seeks to promote efficiency and fairness in the negotiation process between employers and labor unions, ultimately benefiting both parties and ensuring that contract agreements are reached in a timely manner.

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Current Status of Bill S 844

Bill S 844 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2025. Bill S 844 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2025. Bill S 844's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 4, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 844

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 844

A bill to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.A bill to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

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