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The Faster Labor Bill
Faster labor contracts
Faster Labor Contracts Act
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would speed up labor contract negotiations
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill becomes law, workers and employers might see faster resolutions to labor disputes, but some worry it could also rush workers into contracts that aren't in their best interest, so now is the time to weigh in on how this could affect your workplace
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill aims to accelerate workplace time-to-contract
- It has passed the House of Representatives with 230-193 votes
- It is currently in the Senate for consideration
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Christopher Smith (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Michael Turner (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- David Joyce (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Don Bacon (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Pete Stauber (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jeff Van Drew (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Carlos Gimenez (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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