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H.R. 2223 (102nd)

Live Performing Arts Labor Relations Amendments

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Introduced

2 May 1991

Last action

17 June 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8]

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Summary

Live Performing Arts Labor Relations Amendments - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to exclude specified types of employers and performers in the live performing arts from coverage under unfair labor practice provisions: (1) prohibiting specified contracts or agreements between employers and labor organizations; and (2) prohibiting specified actions of labor organizations to force or require cessation of dealings with others, joining of labor or employer organizations, or recognition of or negotiation with labor organizations not certified as representative. Permits such employers to: (1) agree with a labor organization to make membership in it a condition of performing arts employment; and (2) make agreements with a labor organization covering performing artists even if its majority status has not yet been established. Defines "employer" to include purchasers of live musical performance services. Defines "employee" to include independent contractors engaged to perform live musical services.

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Timeline

  1. 2 May 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 May 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 June 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.

    Source: Committee

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