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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Labor and Employment
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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.