Sanders to push labor-supported bill to eliminate ‘right to work’ laws and regulate gig economy.
The Senate Debates Pro-Union Legislation
The Senate is gearing up for a heated debate on pro-union legislation that aims to roll back “right to work” laws across the country. While this is a top priority for some lawmakers on the Left, it faces an uphill battle in the House.
Markup on the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, led by Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-VT), has announced a markup session on Wednesday to discuss the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, also known as the PRO Act. Alongside this act, two other pieces of legislation will be on the table for discussion.
The PRO Act proposes significant changes to the employment landscape, particularly in how workers are classified as independent contractors.
Ending Right-to-Work Laws
One of the key provisions of the PRO Act is the elimination of right-to-work laws, which are currently in place in 27 states. These laws prevent unions from requiring employees to pay dues or fees. However, the PRO Act states that employees who benefit from a collective bargaining agreement can be compelled to contribute to the union.
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Partisan Concerns
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), the ranking member of the committee, expressed his concerns about the markup, framing it as a partisan move.
“For almost a decade and a half, this Committee has committed to work past partisanship to produce meaningful legislation,” Cassidy said. “One of the last bastions of bipartisanship in Congress is being eroded. For what? For the majority to shamelessly message on controversial bills that will not pass the Senate, let alone be signed into law.”
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