Bill > HR2241

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to strengthen requirements for secret ballot elections in union representation processes. The legislation emphasizes that secret ballot elections are the only legitimate method for employees to choose union representation, protecting workers from potential coercion or intimidation. Specifically, the bill prohibits employers from recognizing or bargaining with a labor organization that has not been selected by a majority of employees through a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The bill requires secret ballot elections both for initially selecting a union and for decertifying an existing union representation. The legislation applies only to future collective bargaining relationships, meaning existing unions are grandfathered in under their current recognition status. Additionally, the bill mandates that the NLRB review and update its regulations within six months of the Act's enactment to ensure compliance with these new requirements. The bill's findings argue that secret ballot elections are a fundamental democratic right that has been recognized for over 100 years and are crucial for protecting workers' freedom of choice and supporting the national economy.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2241/all-info