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- H.R.156
H.R.156: Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2017
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to address initial contract negotiation. Specifically, the bill requires mediation if an employer and a newly certified union have not reached a collective bargaining agreement within 60 days. Either the employer or the union may request binding arbitration if the parties have not reached an agreement within 30 days of selecting a mediator.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Gene Green (D-Texas) |