Labor-Management Relations Freedom of Speech Act

Summary

Labor Management Relations Freedom of Speech Act - Provides that the expression of views, argument, opinion, or statement (including, but not limited to, any expression intended to influence the outcome of an organizing campaign, a bargaining controverey, a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute), shall not constitute or be evidence of an unfair labor practice under the National Labor Relations Act. States that such Act shall not constitute grounds for or evidence justifying, the setting aside of results of any election conducted under any provisions of the Act, if such expression or statement contains no threat of represal or force or promise of benefit. Provides that no labor organization or employer shall be required to furnish, or make available to the employer, in the case of a labor organization, or to the labor organization in the case of an employer, materials or information, including names and addresses of employes, time, premises, meeting places, bulletin boards, or other facilities to enable such other party to communicate with or reply to any communication with an employee of the employer, members of the labor organization, its supporters or adherents. (Amends 29 U.S.C. 158(c)).

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Timeline

1. 20 September 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 September 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 20 September 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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