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Ask the Union Members Act

USA119th CongressHR-6142| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
Mark Harris

Mark Harris

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Robert F. Onder (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends existing labor laws to mandate secret ballot referendums for key union decisions. It requires that any collective bargaining agreement be approved for ratification by a majority vote of union members in good standing through a secret ballot, with the agreement provided to members at least 72 hours prior. Additionally, unions would be prohibited from authorizing a strike unless a majority of members in good standing vote to approve it via a secret ballot referendum. These measures aim to enhance member participation and transparency in critical union actions. The amendments are set to take effect 18 months after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

Ask the Union Members Act

USA119th CongressHR-6142| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
This bill amends existing labor laws to mandate secret ballot referendums for key union decisions. It requires that any collective bargaining agreement be approved for ratification by a majority vote of union members in good standing through a secret ballot, with the agreement provided to members at least 72 hours prior. Additionally, unions would be prohibited from authorizing a strike unless a majority of members in good standing vote to approve it via a secret ballot referendum. These measures aim to enhance member participation and transparency in critical union actions. The amendments are set to take effect 18 months after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mark Harris

Mark Harris

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Robert F. Onder (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted