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Don’t Let Washington Take Your Job Rights Away
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Why the Faster Labor Contracts Act means less freedom and more government control for America’s workers.
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The U.S. Chamber works with leaders at the U.S. Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, Congressional committees, and state legislatures to protect opportunities for independent contractors, promote needed immigration reforms to welcome global talent to the American workforce, and preserve every American’s right to work.
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- This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting the "Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act."By allowing workers to vote privately in a union election, the Georgia bill prevents potential intimidation and ensures employee decisions reflect genuine sentiments.The House Committee on Education and the Workforce is flexing its oversight muscles by sending letters to 12 unions seeking information to prevent fraud and corruption.The House Education and Workforce Committee is investigating a resolution adopted by the leadership at a United Workers Union Local.This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to support H.J. Res 116 and S.J. Res 63.Two critical pieces of legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives in February 2024, which can improve the U.S. response to human trafficking.The SEIU is pushing three board of director candidates at Starbucks’ upcoming annual shareholder meeting as part of a pressure campaign.Several employers are taking to the courts to challenge the National Labor Relations Board’s structure.A new study finds that due to California’s AB-5 law, independent contractors were not converted to full-time employees and instead lost work opportunities, contrary to DOL’s theory.
