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S. 1577 (96th)

A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.

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Introduced

26 July 1979

Last action

26 July 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]

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21 April 2025

Summary

Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to eliminate all provisions authorizing union security agreements (requiring union membership as a condition of employment).

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Timeline

  1. 26 July 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 July 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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