Worker Enfranchisement Act

This proposal would change federal labor law so that workers choose their workplace representatives by secret ballot. It also makes clear that employees must be the ones who take part in these elections. The goal is to protect privacy and make sure workers, not others, decide who speaks for them at work.

If it becomes law, the changes would start six months after it is signed, and would apply to elections held on or after that date.

• Who is affected: Employees and employers covered by federal labor law.
• What changes: Union-representation elections must use secret ballots, and only employees participate in choosing representatives.
• When: Starts six months after the law is enacted, for elections from that point forward.