118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3834 — Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act

“To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the timing of elections and pre-election hearings, identification of pre-election issues, and interpretation of employer rules and policies.”

Labor and employment

Introduced Jun 5, 2023

Last action Jun 5, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jun 5, 2023

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Referred

Jun 5, 2023

Education and Workforce

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes requirements for the National Labor Relations Board during a unionization election and the formation of a proposed bargaining unit. The bill also limits when the board is allowed to find that a workplace rule or policy is an unfair labor practice. The bill sets minimum waiting periods for certain board activities during a unionization election. Specifically, the bill bars the board from conducting (1) a pre-election hearing earlier than 14 calendar days after receiving a petition to unionize, and (2) a union election earlier than 20 business days after the board directs the election. Additionally, the board must rule on all hearing issues and challenges before certifyi...

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jun 5, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 5, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.