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Introduced
09/21/2022
09/21/2022
In Committee
09/21/2022
09/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to provide whistleblower protection for union employees.
AI Summary
This bill, the Union Integrity Act, amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to provide whistleblower protection for union employees. The key provisions include: (1) prohibiting labor organizations from terminating or discriminating against union employees who report violations of the Act or other labor laws, testify in related proceedings, file complaints, or object to unlawful activities; (2) establishing procedures for union employees to file complaints with the Department of Labor, including timelines and evidentiary standards; (3) authorizing the Department of Labor to order remedies such as reinstatement, back pay, and compensatory damages for employees who experience retaliation; and (4) prohibiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements to waive these whistleblower rights and remedies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Bob Good (R)*,
Lauren Boebert (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Louie Gohmert (R),
Mary Miller (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 09/21/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8935/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8935/BILLS-117hr8935ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8935/BILLS-117hr8935ih.pdf.pdf |
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