Washington, June 12 -- Congressman Josh Riley issued the following press release:
This week, Rep. Josh Riley's (NY-19) Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5408?s=2&r=3)) passed the House with bipartisan support. This legislation would make sure that workers who vote to unionize don't have to wait years for their first contract.
"When workers vote to form a union, they shouldn't have to fight for years to win the fair wages, good benefits, and dignity they've earned," said Rep. Riley. "Our bill levels the playing field by stopping employers from dragging their feet in negotiations and using delay tactics designed to wear workers down. It puts power back in the hands of working peop...