S 2467 · 95th Congress · Industrial relations

Labor Law Reform Act

Introduced 1978-01-31· Sponsored by Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Text as reported inserted in H.R. 8410 in Senate.(1978-05-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Labor Law Reform Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to increase the size of the National Labor Relations Board to seven members and the terms of Board members to seven years. Revises Board quorum requirements to reflect such increased membership. Directs the Board to establish procedures pursuant to which a designated three-member group may summarily affirm a decision of an administrative law judge regarding an alleged unfair practice. Authorizes the Board to appoint law clerks for administrative law judges. Directs the Board to issue regulations to implement provisions governing selection of labor representatives, including rules which protect specified employee and labor organization rights, facilitate the resolution of disputes concerning voter eligibility, and govern elections in cases in which an appeal has not been decided prior to the date of election. Revises criteria for organizations which may represent guards. Sets forth procedures for expedited elections where an employee, group of employees, or representatives thereof file a petition stating that (1) a majority of employees in an appropriate bargaining unit have designated a representative which the employer…

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