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June 9, 2026
House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act to Expedite Union Negotiations
- The House approved the Faster Labor Contracts Act by a vote of 230 to 193, with support from 20 Republicans and all Democrats.
- The bill mandates that employers must start contract negotiations with newly-certified unions within 10 days of a written request and sets a timeline for mediation.
- The legislation was introduced by Democratic Rep. Donald Norcross and was brought to a vote through a discharge petition, reflecting discontent with GOP leadership.
4 Sources
- 20 House Republicans cross party lines to pass pro-union billJun 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM · Politico
- House approves labor-friendly bill with support from 20 RepublicansJun 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM · NPR
- Faster Labor Contracts Act passes House after GOP rebels join DemocratsJun 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM · The Hill
- House passes pro-union bill after 20 Republicans defy party, in latest move to bypass GOP leadershipJun 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM · CBS News