Loading chat...
HI HR47
Resolution
Status
3/31/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Yamane
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Urges the United States Congress and President to enact the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (H.R. 842, 117th Congress) without delay.
-
Cites wage stagnation data showing bottom half income earners' wages grew only 1% from 1980-2014 while top 1% grew 205%, attributing decline to erosion of worker bargaining power.
-
Notes unionized workers earn over 13% more than non-unionized workers and receive fairer wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions.
-
Describes the Act's key provisions: empowering workers to enforce labor rights in court, prohibiting employer interference in union elections, enhancing strike and boycott protections, clarifying restrictions on waiving collective action rights, and closing loopholes on employee misclassification.
-
Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, 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
Resolution adopted in final form.
3/31/2021