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This bill introduces a new requirement for federal labor organizations to pay fees for using agency resources and employee time. Specifically, the bill mandates that each federal agency charge labor organizations a quarterly fee calculated by adding the value of union representatives' time while on agency payroll and the value of agency resources used for union activities. The fee calculation will include a comprehensive assessment of costs, such as hourly pay rates, benefits, and resource usage. Labor organizations must pay these fees within 60 days of receiving an invoice, or face significant penalties including denial of union time, loss of agency resources, termination of allotments, and potential decertification as an exclusive representative. The bill also requires strict time tracking for union representatives, with potential adverse actions for failing to accurately record union time. Additionally, each agency's Inspector General must conduct biennial evaluations to ensure compliance with these new requirements. Key terms like "union time" are specifically defined to include any time a labor representative spends performing non-agency business while on duty. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in how labor organizations utilize federal resources and employee time, with the stated goal of protecting taxpayer interests.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1210/all-info