Labor & Employment (Collective Bargaining)

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4693: College Athlete Right to Organize Act

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to recognize college athletes as employees eligible for collective bargaining rights. It directly affects athletes receiving athletic scholarships (grant-in-aid) who perform services for their institution, including those at public and private universities. Key provisions establish that athletes meeting specific criteria (receiving compensation for athletic participation) are employees, allow multiemployer bargaining units across athletic conferences, and prohibit waivers of these rights in scholarship agreements. The bill explicitly states it will not change tax treatment of athletic compensation or affect eligibility for federal financial aid.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGrants college athletes collective bargaining rights as employees, directly advancing labor organizing protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2736: Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025

This bill establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public employees and supervisors. The Federal Labor Relations Authority would determine if state laws provide these rights, and if not, would establish them for affected employees. The bill guarantees public employees the right to form unions, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activities, while requiring public employers to recognize unions and put agreements in writing. It also prohibits strikes or lockouts that would disrupt emergency services. This would apply to public employees in states that don't meet the federal standards for collective bargaining rights.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants collective bargaining rights to public employees, including teachers. This supports teachers' rights, a key component of education policy as defined.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill guarantees collective bargaining rights for public employees, a core labor right under the topic's definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Public Employees

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in committee · United States · House Sep 23, 2025

HR 5561: Picket Line Protection Act of 2025

HR 5561, the Picket Line Protection Act of 2025, amends the tax code to exclude strike replacement wages from taxable income for union members. It directly affects members of labor organizations (501(c)(5) groups) who receive compensation from their union during a strike, making that income non-taxable. The key provision adds Section 139J to the Internal Revenue Code, removing this specific income from gross income calculations. This change applies to compensation received after January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes union strike replacement wages from taxable income, providing tax relief to workers, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes union strike replacement wages from taxable income, directly supporting workers' financial stability during labor actions and strengthening collective bargaining rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SRES 169: A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

S.Res. 169 is a Senate resolution expressing support for library staff and the essential services provided by public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States. It recognizes libraries as critical community resources - offering internet access, job training, crisis support, and safe spaces - while highlighting challenges like funding shortages, book bans, and threats to staff safety. The resolution calls for full federal, state, and local funding to sustain library services, reaffirms citizens' right to free information access, and supports library workers' rights to unionize and speak out against censorship or intimidation. It specifically addresses recent pressures, including the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and rising book-banning efforts, to protect libraries' role in democracy and community well-being.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExplicitly calls for 'full federal, state, and local funding' to sustain library services, directly advocating for increased public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly calls for full funding to sustain library services critical to K-12 educational access, resources, and community learning spaces, aligning with education funding and access indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly supports 'a strong union voice for library workers,' advancing collective bargaining rights and worker protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly recognizes libraries' provision of internet access as essential community service, directly supporting digital access under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries Collective Bargaining Workforce Development Broadband Access

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in committee · United States · House Feb 21, 2025

HR 1505: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act

HR 1505, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, establishes federal standards for collective bargaining rights for public safety officers (including police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel) in states that do not meet minimum requirements. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) will determine after 180 days whether a state law "substantially provides" key rights, such as forming unions, negotiating wages/hours, and using binding arbitration to resolve disputes. If a state fails this assessment, federal bargaining rules apply within two years, but existing state laws with stronger protections remain valid. The bill explicitly respects state laws that exceed its standards and exempts small jurisdictions (under 5,000 population or 25 full-time employees).

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes federal collective bargaining standards for public safety workers, protecting union rights and negotiation of wages/hours per FLRA oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Public Employees Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2025

S 2469: College Athlete Right to Organize Act

The College Athlete Right to Organize Act (S 2469) would recognize college athletes receiving athletic scholarships as employees under federal labor law, granting them the right to form unions and negotiate collectively with their schools and athletic conferences. It defines a "college athlete employee" as any student participating in intercollegiate sports who receives direct financial aid (like a scholarship) for that participation, and establishes multiemployer bargaining units allowing athletes across competing schools in the same conference to collectively bargain. The bill prohibits schools from requiring athletes to waive these rights in scholarship agreements and clarifies that the law does not change how athletic scholarships are taxed or affect eligibility for federal student aid.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRecognizes college athletes as employees under labor law, enabling union formation and collective bargaining - directly advancing workers' rights and employment standards per the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3114: Union Members Right to Know Act

The Union Members Right to Know Act requires labor unions to provide members with clear information about their rights, including summaries of religious accommodation options under the Civil Rights Act and the Beck decision (which protects against mandatory dues for non-bargaining activities). Unions must send this information via mail or email within 30 days of a new member joining or within one year of the law’s enactment for existing members, with annual updates, and maintain a website link to this content. The bill also prohibits using dues for non-bargaining activities without a member’s written authorization, which expires after one year and cannot be automatically renewed. This law directly affects unions and their members by increasing transparency about how dues are used and member rights.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates unions to inform members of rights including Beck decision protections, strengthening member awareness and collective bargaining transparency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 3, 2025

S 1301: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to explicitly include Indian Tribes and their enterprises operating on tribal lands under federal labor law. It defines "employer" to cover tribal governments and tribal-owned businesses on Indian lands, directly affecting tribal governments and their workplaces. Key provisions add specific definitions for "Indian Tribe," "Indian," and "Indian lands" to clarify which entities and locations fall under the law. This change brings tribal employers on reservation or trust lands under the same federal labor protections as other employers, expanding the scope of the National Labor Relations Act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends federal labor protections to tribal employers under NLRB, ensuring tribal workers gain rights previously excluded, aligning with worker protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3196: Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025

This bill (S 3196) gives most Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees the right to have a representative (like a union member or chosen person) present during any VA examination that might lead to disciplinary action, if the employee requests it. It directly affects VA workers in covered positions, excluding senior executives, certain appointed staff, and political appointees. The key provision requires the VA Secretary to provide this representation opportunity during such examinations, using the employee’s work time if needed. The bill aims to ensure VA employees have support during potentially disciplinary proceedings.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants VA workers right to union rep during disciplinary exams, protecting due process and collective bargaining rights per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1352: Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025

The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025 establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public employees and supervisory employees. The Federal Labor Relations Authority will determine if states' laws "substantially provide" these rights, and if not, the federal standards will apply to affected workers. The bill guarantees rights like forming labor organizations, negotiating wages and working conditions, and resolving disputes through mediation or arbitration, while prohibiting strikes that would disrupt emergency services. Existing collective bargaining agreements and units are protected from the bill's implementation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes federal minimum standards for public employees' collective bargaining rights, guaranteeing union formation, wage negotiations, and dispute resolution, directly advancing workers' rights in labor negotiations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Public Employees

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