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Accelerating Collective Bargaining Agreements for Workers

This act aims to shorten the time employees wait for their first collective bargaining agreement after forming a union. It sets specific deadlines for starting negotiations, mediation, and, if no agreement is reached, binding arbitration, ensuring faster establishment of working conditions and wages.
Key points
Employers must begin negotiations with a newly recognized union within 10 days of a request.
If no agreement is reached after 90 days, parties can request mediation, followed by binding arbitration after another 30 days.
Arbitration decisions will be binding for 2 years and will consider factors like employer's financial status, employee cost of living, and wages in similar businesses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5408
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Faster Labor Contracts Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5408.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employers must begin negotiations with a newly recognized union within 10 days of a request.
  • If no agreement is reached after 90 days, parties can request mediation, followed by binding arbitration after another 30 days.
  • Arbitration decisions will be binding for 2 years and will consider factors like employer's financial status, employee cost of living, and wages in similar businesses.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Labor