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This bill would require federal agencies to charge labor organizations quarterly fees for using agency resources and employee time for union-related activities. Specifically, the bill mandates that agencies calculate and bill labor organizations for the value of "union time" (time employees spend on labor organization business while on duty) and the use of agency resources like office space, equipment, and parking. The fees would be calculated based on the hourly rate of pay for labor representatives and the market rates for resources used. If a labor organization fails to pay these fees within 60 days of receiving an invoice, the bill imposes escalating penalties, including denying union time, ceasing provision of agency resources, terminating allotments, and potentially revoking the organization's certification as an exclusive representative. The bill also requires agencies to track union time carefully, with potential adverse actions for labor representatives who fail to accurately record their union-related activities. Any fees collected would be transferred to the Treasury's general fund. The legislation aims to ensure that taxpayers are not subsidizing labor organizations' activities and that union representatives are accountable for their use of government time and resources.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/511/all-info