HR 13 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Service Labor-Management Act

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]· 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.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Service Labor-Management Act - Sets forth a plan for the conduct of labor-management relations in the Federal service. Grants certain employees the right to form, join, and assist any labor organization without fear of penalty or reprisal. Establishes the Federal Labor Relations Authority, responsible for carrying out the purposes of this Act. Empowers and directs the Authority to prevent any person from engaging in conduct violative of this Act. Requires that exclusive recognition be granted to a labor organization which has been selected by a majority of employees in an appropriate unit in an election held in conformity with this Act. Denies recognition to labor organizations under specified circumstances. Authorizes the Authority to certify labor unions as exclusive representatives without an election under certain conditions. Specifies the kinds of employees who may not constitute a unit. Grants labor organizations which have been given exclusive recognition below the agency level national consultation rights, and requires that such organizations be informed of proposed changes in conditions of employment. Stipulates that a labor organization, accorded exclusive recogni…

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