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MO HCR15

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Meadows

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses support for the federal Employee Free Choice Act, which would allow the National Labor Relations Board to certify unions when a majority of employees sign authorizations, rather than requiring secret ballot elections

  • Calls on the U.S. Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act to protect workers' freedom to form unions without coercion or intimidation

  • Cites findings that union workers earn 29% more in wages, have 35% better access to health insurance, and are four times more likely to have guaranteed pensions compared to non-union workers

  • Notes that unions increase median weekly earnings by 31% for women and African-American workers, 50% for Latino workers, and 9% for Asian-American workers

  • Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send inscribed copies of the resolution to all members of the Missouri Congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Supports the passage of the federal Employee Free Choice Act to protect and preserve for America's workers their freedom to choose for themselves whether or not to form a union

Last Action

Refer: Spec Stand Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety(H)

5/14/2010

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