Bill · S. 3114· Senate(119-S-3114)
Union Members Right to Know Act
- Introduced
- 11/6/2025
- Last activity
- 11/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Union Members Right to Know Act amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. It requires labor organizations to provide members with copies of the Act and summaries of specific rights, including those related to religious accommodations and the Communications Workers v. Beck ruling. These disclosures must be sent via mail or email and posted on the organization's website if one exists. The bill also prevents union dues and fees from being used for activities not directly related to collective bargaining or contract administration without written employee authorization. These authorizations must be renewed annually and cannot be automatically renewed.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+6
Requires unions to inform members of their right to religious accommodations to avoid paying dues.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
Mandates greater transparency and disclosure of rights and fund usage for union members.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Reduces the financial capacity of unions for non-collective bargaining activities.
The opposite
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-5
The bill restricts the use of union funds and increases administrative burdens on labor organizations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access to Information: Section 2(a)(b)(1)(A) requires unions to provide members with a copy of the Act and summaries of its titles, which gives members more direct knowledge of the law.
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Religious Accommodations: Section 2(a)(b)(1)(B) requires a summary of an individual's right to seek reasonable accommodations based on religious beliefs to avoid paying dues or fees.
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Clarification of Legal Rights: Section 2(a)(b)(1)(C) requires a summary of employee rights based on the Supreme Court holding in Communications Workers v. Beck.
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Financial Control over Dues: Section 2(b) ensures that dues, fees, or contributions are not used for purposes other than collective bargaining or contract administration unless the employee provides written authorization.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative Burden on Labor Organizations: Section 2(a)(b)(2) and Section 2(a)(b)(3) require labor organizations to manage mailing lists, maintain website hyperlinks, and submit signed certification forms to the Secretary annually.
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 Business Owners+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections-5
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama