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Adds a new definition (numbered as paragraph (72)) for the term "labor organization," making that term mean the definition in NLRA section 2(5) (29 U.S.C. 152(5)) and explicitly including (A) organizations composed of labor organizations (e.g., labor union federations or State/municipal labor bodies) and (B) organizations that would otherwise fall under NLRA section 2(5) but for representing certain categories of workers (employees of the United States or wholly owned Government corporations or Federal Reserve Banks or State/political subdivisions; employees subject to the Railway Labor Act; or agricultural laborers).
Amends Section 107(b)(2)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(B)) by striking and inserting text (new text not included in this section).
Amends 29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(ii) by striking '20 percent' and inserting '30 percent'.
This bill aims to put more worker voices on state and local workforce boards that help decide job training and employment programs. It raises the share of labor representatives on these boards from 20% to 30%, so workers and unions have a bigger say in how job funds are used and which training programs get supported .
It also clarifies what counts as a “labor organization.” Besides unions covered by the National Labor Relations Act, it includes groups made up of unions (like labor federations) and organizations representing workers who are usually outside that law, such as agricultural workers, government employees, and workers covered by the Railway Labor Act .
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced January 20, 2025 by Mikie Sherrill · Last progress January 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House