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This bill establishes new eligibility requirements for domestic and foreign business corporations with 200 or more employees in Pennsylvania seeking state contracts, funding, or grants. Under the proposed legislation, corporations would be ineligible for state resources if they have violated federal fair labor standards, been found guilty of an unfair labor practice, or breached the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act within the previous five years. Additionally, corporations must submit current bylaws that include a governing board with at least 20% of members being current employees elected by their fellow workers. These requirements would apply to new or renewed state contracts, funding, and grants approved on or after the bill's effective date, which is 60 days after enactment. The bill aims to incentivize fair labor practices and employee representation by tying state financial support to corporations' compliance with labor standards and workplace democracy principles. The provisions do not retroactively apply to labor violations that occurred before the bill's effective date, providing a forward-looking approach to improving labor practices.

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