The "Worker Enfranchisement Act" proposes significant amendments to Section 9 of the National Labor Relations Act, aiming to alter the process for designating exclusive employee representatives. This legislation mandates that no person can serve as an exclusive representative unless designated by a majority of voters in a secret ballot election . A crucial provision specifies that for such a designation to be valid, not less than two-thirds of the eligible employees in the unit must participate in the election. The majority vote must then come from this participating two-thirds. These changes are designed to enhance employee participation and ensure a broader base of support for union representation, with the amendments taking effect six months after the Act's enactment.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Labor and Employment
Worker Enfranchisement Act
USA119th CongressHR-2572| House
| Updated: 4/1/2025
The "Worker Enfranchisement Act" proposes significant amendments to Section 9 of the National Labor Relations Act, aiming to alter the process for designating exclusive employee representatives. This legislation mandates that no person can serve as an exclusive representative unless designated by a majority of voters in a secret ballot election . A crucial provision specifies that for such a designation to be valid, not less than two-thirds of the eligible employees in the unit must participate in the election. The majority vote must then come from this participating two-thirds. These changes are designed to enhance employee participation and ensure a broader base of support for union representation, with the amendments taking effect six months after the Act's enactment.