HR 8747 · 94th Congress · Industrial relations

Federal Employees Labor Relations Act

Introduced 1975-07-18· Sponsored by Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1975-07-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Employee Labor Relations Act - Declares it to be the policy of this Act that employees of the Federal Government shall have, and shall be protected in the exercise of the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join, and assist any labor organization, including presentation of its views to officials of the executive branch of the Government, the Congress, or other appropriate authority and to bargain collectively. Requires that the head of each Government department or agency take such action as required to carry out the purpose of this Act and assure that no improper interference, restraint, coercion, or discrimination is practiced to discourage membership in any labor organization. Defines the terms used in this Act. Creates the Federal Employees Labor Relations Board, to be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Empowers the Board to issue rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act, and to prevent any person from engaging in conduct in violation of this Act. Enumerates the rights of employees and employee organizations with respect to labor organizations. Provides that the labor organization…

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