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S 497 105th Congress Senate Labor and Employment Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Construction workers Discrimination in employment Labor union membership Payroll deductions Railroad employees Transportation and Public Works Unfair labor practices Union dues Union security

National Right to Work Act of 1997

Introduced: March 20, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 20, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Mar 20, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2669)
Mar 20, 1997
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Right to Work Act of 1997 - Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement (union security agreement), to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment).

What's happening now March 20, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Apr 16, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 497: National Right to Work Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-497/
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