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Employee Free Choice Act

Introduced: November 21, 2003 See on congress.gov

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Nov 21, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Nov 21, 2003

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Employee Free Choice Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative and there is no other individual or labor organization currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any of the employees in the unit.

Sets forth special procedural requirements for reaching an initial collective bargaining agreement following certification or recognition.

Revises enforcement requirements with respect to unfair labor practices during union organizing drives. Provides, under injunction provisions, for priority to be given to preliminary investigation of charges of violations by employers or other entities. Adds to remedies for such violations: (1) back pay plus liquidated damages; and (2) additional civil penalties.

What's happening now November 21, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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