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US HR7390

US HR7390
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act


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Introduced
04/04/2022
In Committee
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To expand labor representation on State and local workforce development boards, to provide a definition of labor orga- nization, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act", aims to increase the representation of labor organizations on State and local workforce development boards. Specifically, it amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to raise the minimum percentage of board members that must be representatives of labor organizations from 20% to 30%. Additionally, the bill provides a definition of "labor organization" that includes not only traditional labor unions, but also organizations composed of labor unions and those representing certain groups of workers, such as government employees and agricultural laborers, who may not be covered under the National Labor Relations Act.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 04/04/2022)

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