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S. 2593 (95th)

Journalists' Freedom of Choice Act

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Introduced

27 February 1978

Last action

27 February 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Scott, William Lloyd [R-VA]

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Summary

Journalists' Freedom of Choice Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to state that, notwithstanding provisions which declare bargaining representatives chosen by a majority of employees in a bargaining unit to be exclusive representatives, any individual who is employed as a columnist, broadcast journalist, commentator, or critic on public issues shall have the right to bargain, present grievances, and contract without the participation of or intervention of bargaining representatives.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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