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NJ ACR43
NJ ACR43Urges President and Congress to enact legislation amending "Civil Rights Act of 1964" to protect worker's right to unionize.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution respectfully urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation amending the "Civil Rights Act of 1964" to outlaw employer discrimination based on union organizing activities, thereby protecting a worker's right to unionize.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution urges the President and Congress to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect workers' right to unionize by making it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees for engaging in union organizing activities. The resolution highlights that while the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) already prohibits firing employees for trying to organize a union, the penalties under the NLRA are weak, giving employers little incentive to comply. By incorporating these protections into the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which has stronger enforcement mechanisms like injunctive relief, compensatory, and punitive damages, the resolution aims to provide a more effective deterrent against employer retaliation and strengthen the role of unions in ensuring fair labor practices.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR43 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/43_I1.HTM |
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