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Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

USA119th CongressHR-567| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2025
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to enhance the role of labor organizations in workforce development by increasing their representation on State and local boards. Specifically, it amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to raise the minimum percentage of labor representatives on both State and local workforce development boards from 20 percent to 30 percent . Furthermore, the legislation introduces a new, comprehensive definition for "labor organization" within WIOA. This definition largely aligns with the National Labor Relations Act but significantly expands its scope. It explicitly includes organizations composed of labor organizations, such as labor union federations or State and municipal labor bodies, and also covers organizations representing federal, railway, or agricultural employees , who are typically excluded from the NLRA definition.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7390
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-818
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7390
    Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-818
    Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act


  • January 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Advisory bodiesLabor-management relationsState and local government operations

Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

USA119th CongressHR-567| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2025
This bill seeks to enhance the role of labor organizations in workforce development by increasing their representation on State and local boards. Specifically, it amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to raise the minimum percentage of labor representatives on both State and local workforce development boards from 20 percent to 30 percent . Furthermore, the legislation introduces a new, comprehensive definition for "labor organization" within WIOA. This definition largely aligns with the National Labor Relations Act but significantly expands its scope. It explicitly includes organizations composed of labor organizations, such as labor union federations or State and municipal labor bodies, and also covers organizations representing federal, railway, or agricultural employees , who are typically excluded from the NLRA definition.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7390
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-818
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7390
    Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-818
    Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act


  • January 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesLabor-management relationsState and local government operations