HR 674 · 96th Congress · Labor and Employment

United States Court of Labor-Management Relations

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7]· 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 the Judiciary.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] United States Court of Labor-Management Relations - Establishes a United States Court of Labor-Management Relations to have jurisdiction over labor disputes in industries substantially affecting interstate commerce that have resulted, or threaten to result, in a concerted work stoppage which adversely affects or potentially adversely affects the general welfare, health, or safety of the Nation. Permits the jurisdiction of the court to be invoked either: (1) upon application of the Attorney General after all procedures for enjoining work stoppages under the Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947 and the Railway Labor Act have been exhausted; or (2) upon application of any party to the labor dispute regardless of the availability of alternate procedures. Empowers the Court, upon the invocation of its jurisdiction, to enjoin the work stoppage, and to make necessary or appropriate orders, including orders affecting rates of pay and working conditions. Requires the parties to the dispute, upon the issuance of such order, to make every effort, under the continuing direction of the Court, to settle their differences. Authorizes the Court, within 80 days of such order, to require the parti…

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