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This bill, known as the Union Members Right to Know Act, amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to enhance transparency and information rights for union members. The bill requires labor organizations to provide each member with key informational materials, including a copy of the Act, a summary of members' rights under civil rights and labor laws (specifically the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Supreme Court's Beck decision), and details about religious accommodations for dues payment. Unions must distribute these materials via mail or email to new members within 30 days of joining and to existing members within one year, and also publish this information on their website. Additionally, the bill mandates that unions obtain written authorization from members before using dues for activities not directly related to collective bargaining or contract administration, with each authorization lasting no more than one year and requiring no automatic renewal. Unions must also submit annual compliance forms to the Secretary of Labor certifying they have met these disclosure and authorization requirements. The Secretary of Labor is tasked with developing implementing regulations within 180 days of the Act's enactment, with the overall goal of increasing union member awareness and providing greater control over how their dues are used.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3114/all-info