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HI HCR58
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/31/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Yamane
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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