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HI HCR58

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/31/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress and the President to enact the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 as quickly as possible to strengthen federal labor protections

  • Cites wage stagnation data showing bottom-income earners' wages grew only 1% from 1980-2014 while top 1% earners' wages grew 205%, attributing decline to erosion of worker bargaining power

  • Notes unionized workers earn over 13% more than non-unionized workers and receive better benefits and working conditions, while union membership declined from 33% in 1956 to 10% in 2018

  • The Act would empower workers to enforce labor rights in court, prohibit employer interference in union elections, enhance protections for strikes and boycotts, and close loopholes involving employee misclassification and immigration status

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, and Hawaii's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Urging The United States Congress And President Of The United States To Enact The Protecting The Right To Organize Act Of 2021 As Expeditiously As Possible.

President

Last Action

Referred to LCA, JDC.

4/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Labor, Culture and the Arts4/1/2021
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/23/2021
Labor & Tourism3/4/2021

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