The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. The measure allows for government intervention if a deal is not reached within 90 days.
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A large group of GOP lawmakers crossed the aisle to support a bill aimed at speeding up union negotiations.
A large group of GOP lawmakers crossed the aisle to support a bill aimed at speeding up union negotiations.
TEAMSTERS-LED FASTER LABOR CONTRACTS ACT PASSES U.S. HOUSE WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
Twenty House Republicans broke ranks on Tuesday and joined Democrats in voting to prevent companies from stalling union…
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