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H.R. 4320 (113th)

Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act

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Introduced

27 March 2014

Last action

9 December 2014 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.

Sponsors

Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Tom Price, Kenny Marchant, Duncan Hunter, David Roe, Glenn Thompson, Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Scott DesJarlais, Todd Rokita, Larry Bucshon, Trey Gowdy, Susan Brooks, Richard Hudson, Luke Messer, Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], David Schweikert, Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Stevan Pearce, Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Heck, Joseph J. [R-NV-3], Bob Gibbs, Steve Womack, ROBERT GOODLATTE, Steve Stivers, Ted Poe, Mike Coffman, Steve King, Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Scott Tipton, Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Ken Calvert, Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18]

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Summary

Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to require that no investigative hearing take place until at least 14 days after the filing of an election petition regarding collective bargaining representation when the NLRB has reasonable cause to believe that the petition raises a question of representation affecting commerce. Requires such hearings to be non-adversarial, and the hearing officer, in collaboration with the parties, to identify any relevant and material pre-election issues. Requires the NLRB, in cases where it finds that a question of representation exists, to: (1) direct an election by secret ballot as soon as practicable but not before 35 calendar days after the filing of the election petition; and (2) certify election results only after it has ruled on each pre-election issue not resolved before the election and any additional issue pertaining to the conduct or results of that election.

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Timeline

  1. 27 March 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 March 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 March 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 April 2014

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 April 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 December 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 9 December 2014

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 113-653.

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 December 2014

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 113-653.

    Source: Committee

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