Bill · H.R. 567· House(119-HR-567)
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act
- Introduced
- 1/20/2025
- Last activity
- 1/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Mikie Sherrill
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act," aims to increase labor representation on workforce development boards. It specifically modifies the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand representation at both the state and local levels. The legislation also establishes a specific definition for the term "labor organization." This new definition includes labor union federations and certain groups not previously covered under standard definitions.
Yes
Would union members be better off under this?+6
The bill directly expands the participation of labor organizations and federations in workforce development governance.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+5
The bill increases labor representation on state and local workforce development boards and expands the definition of labor organization.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Increasing labor representation on workforce boards can help advocate for worker interests and training programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Representation on State Boards: By changing the requirement from 20 percent to s30 percent, this bill expands labor representation on State workforce development boards (Section 2).
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Increased Representation on Local Boards: The bill increases the required percentage of labor representation on local workforce development boards from 20 to 30 (Section 3).
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Expanded Definition of Labor Organization: The bill expands the definition of "labor organization" to include labor union federations or State/municipal labor bodies (Section 4).
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Inclusion of Specific Worker Groups: The expanded definition provides coverage for organizations representing individuals employed by the United States, Government corporations, Federal Reserve Banks, State or political subdivisions, those under the Railway Labor Act, and agricultural laborers (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+6Good For Low Income Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+5
- 1/20/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut