All Collective bargaining Legislation - Federal Government
S.3712 - A bill to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
Latest Action: 12/24/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-460. Bill Text A bill to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Comment on Bill S.3669 - A bill to reduce gas prices by promoting domestic energy production, alternative energy, and conservation, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10328-10330) Bill Text A bill to reduce gas prices by promoting domestic energy production, alternative energy, and conservation, and for other purposes. S.3416 - A bill to amend section 40122(a) of title 49, United States Code, to improve the dispute resolution process at the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill Text A bill to amend section 40122(a) of title 49, United States Code, to improve the dispute resolution process at the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. 7/31/2008--Introduced. Federal Aviation Administration Employee Retention Act - Revises requirements for the dispute resolution process of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding negotiations with the exclusive bargaining representative of FAA employees over proposed changes to the FAA personnel management system. Requires submission of issues in controversy to the Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP) for binding arbitration if the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS, required by current law) have led to an impasse between the FAA and its employees in reaching an agreement. Prescribes a procedure for the appointment of a three-member arbitration board by the FSIP Executive Director. Repeals the current requirement that, if the services of the FMCS do [...] show full description H.R.6025 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.
Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E897-898) Bill Text To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector. 5/13/2008--Introduced. Family-Friendly Workplace Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to authorize private employers to provide compensatory time off to private employees, at a rate of 1 1/2 hours per hour of employment for which overtime compensation is required. Authorizes an employer to provide compensatory time only if it is in accordance with an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, in the absence of such an agreement, an agreement between the employer and employee. Prohibits an employee from accruing more than 160 hours of compensatory time. Requires an employee's employer to provide monetary compensation, after the end of a calendar year, for any unused compensatory time off accrued during the preceding year. Requires an employer to give employees 30-day notice before discontinuing compensatory time off. Prohibits [...] show full description S.2999 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials.
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill Text A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials. 5/8/2008--Introduced. Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a group health plan from: (1) denying an eligible participant or beneficiary participation in clinical trials related to the treatment of cancer that are federally funded or conducted under an investigational new drug application reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); (2) denying (or limiting or imposing additional conditions on) the coverage of routine patient costs for items and services furnished in connection with such participation; or (3) discriminating [...] show full description H.R.6000 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas (and products thereof) and to allow an income tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and to allow grants for mass transit.
Latest Action: 05/09/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas (and products thereof) and to allow an income tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and to allow grants for mass transit. 5/8/2008--Introduced.
Gas Price Spike Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a windfall profit tax on crude oil, natural gas, or products of crude oil or natural gas. Defines "windfall profit" as so much of the profit on a sale of crude oil, natural gas, or related products as exceeds a reasonable profit. Establishes the Reasonable Profits Board to determine levels of reasonable profit from the sale of such products. Allows a tax credit for the purchase of certain fuel-efficient, American-made passenger vehicles. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to operators of mass transit systems, including bus and commuter rail systems, to reduce passenger fares on such systems. H.R.6004 - To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/09/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. Bill Text To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes. 5/8/2008--Introduced. Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century - Amends federal transportation law to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to designate high-speed rail infrastructure bonds if: (1) the bonds are issued by a state, or one or more of the states that have entered into an interstate compact under the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, or by such compact; (2) they are for financing projects that make a substantial contribution to providing the infrastructure required to complete a railroad passenger transportation corridor for high-speed intercity rail passenger service, or for projects for the Alaska Railroad; (3) for a railroad passenger transportation corridor design that includes the use of freight railroad rights-of-way, a written agreement exists between the applicant and the freight railroad regarding such use and other conditions [...] show full description Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 779. Bill Text To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. 6/11/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2013 for: (1) Amtrak capital and operating grants, including capital grants to states, to the Amtrak Office of the Inspector General, and for accessibility improvements and barrier removal for individuals with disabilities; (2) Amtrak repayment of long-term debt and capital leases; and (3) the rail cooperative research program. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009 for grants to Amtrak and states participating in the Next Generation Corridor Train Equipment Pool Committee. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to withhold up to one-half of 1% of certain funds for the costs of project management oversight of capital projects carried out by Amtrak.(Sec. 102) Authorizes appropriations for costs [...] show full description H.R.5923 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable and advancable credit against income tax for health insurance costs, to allow employees who elect not to participate in employer subsidized health plans an exclusion from gross income for employer payments in lieu of such participations, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable and advancable credit against income tax for health insurance costs, to allow employees who elect not to participate in employer subsidized health plans an exclusion from gross income for employer payments in lieu of such participations, and for other purposes. 4/29/2008--Introduced. Patients' Health Care Reform Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and governance of : (1) HealthMarts, which are nonprofit organizations that offer health benefits coverage to employers, employees, and individuals through contracts with health insurance issuers; and (2) individual membership associations (IMAs), which are organizations that offer health benefits coverage to members through health insurance issuer contracts. Requires the Secretary of Heath and Human Services to pay 50% of a state's costs to provide health benefits coverage under a high-risk pool, a reinsurance [...] show full description S.2891 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching and research assistants.
Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3162) Bill Text A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching and research assistants. 4/17/2008--Introduced.
Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide collective bargaining rights for students enrolled at a private institution of higher education who perform work for remuneration at the institution's direction, regardless of whether the work relates to their courses of study (teaching and research assistants). H.R.5838 - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching and research assistants.
Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E652) Bill Text To amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching and research assistants. 4/17/2008--Introduced.
Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide collective bargaining rights for students enrolled at a private institution of higher education who perform work for remuneration at the institution's direction, regardless of whether the work relates to their courses of study (teaching and research assistants). H.R.5754 - To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and title 11, United State Code, to provide necessary reforms for employee pension benefit plans.
Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. Bill Text To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and title 11, United State Code, to provide necessary reforms for employee pension benefit plans. 4/9/2008--Introduced. Employees’ Pension Security Act of 2008 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require assets of single-employer pension plans to be held in trust by joint boards of trustees. Requires plan sponsors and administrators to provide all material investment information in an accurate form to participants and beneficiaries. Authorizes the Secretary to assess civil penalties for violations of certain information requirements. Sets forth additional requirements for plan termination, to prevent abuse of the bankruptcy and termination process, including requirements relating to: (1) distress termination; (2) bankruptcy court decrees, and the right to intervene to challenge them; (3) consideration of alternatives by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation [...] show full description S.2824 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/07/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2638) Bill Text A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 4/7/2008--Introduced.
Repeals specified exceptions to rights of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees to engage in collective bargaining. Requires a final decision of the VA with respect to the review of an adverse personnel action against a VA employee to be issued not later than 60 days after such action has been appealed. Subjects such decision to judicial review in the appropriate U.S. District Court or, if the decision is made by a labor arbitrator, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. H.R.5228 - To protect employees from invasion of privacy by employers by prohibiting video and audio monitoring of employees when in an area where it is reasonable to expect employees to change clothing.
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. Bill Text To protect employees from invasion of privacy by employers by prohibiting video and audio monitoring of employees when in an area where it is reasonable to expect employees to change clothing. 2/6/2008--Introduced.
Employee Changing Room Privacy Act - Prohibits employers from engaging in video or audio monitoring of employees in restroom facilities, dressing rooms, or other areas in which it is reasonable to expect employees to change clothing. Prohibits employers from using monitoring results for any purpose and requires employers to immediately destroy any violating recording. Prohibits retaliation. Allows video monitoring or audio monitoring by a law enforcement agency as part of a criminal investigation and with a warrant. Provides for enforcement by the Secretary of Labor. Allows private suits by aggrieved employees. Asserts that this Act does not alter state law or collective bargaining agreements except where inconsistent with this Act. H.R.4236 - To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
Latest Action: 01/16/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. Bill Text To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail. 11/15/2007--Introduced.
Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 - Requires the U.S. Postal Service to bargain with unions representing career Postal Service employees before entering into a contract for mail processing, mail handling, or surface transportation of mail if the contract, in a 12 month period, would involve work that would otherwise be performed by those employees and either: (1) involve more than a specified amount of work time; or (2) cost over $5 million. H.R.4089 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 11/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 11/6/2007--Introduced.
Repeals specified exceptions to rights of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees to engage in collective bargaining. Requires a final decision of the VA with respect to the review of an adverse personnel action against a VA employee to be issued not later than 60 days after such action has been appealed. Subjects such decision to judicial review in the appropriate U.S. District Court or, if the decision is made by a labor arbitrator, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. H.R.4023 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/31/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Bill Text To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 10/31/2007--Introduced.
Repeals specified exceptions to rights of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees to engage in collective bargaining. Requires a final decision of the (VA) with respect to the review of an adverse personnel action against a (VA) employee to be issued not later than 60 days after such action has been appealed. Subjects such decision to judicial review in the appropriate U.S. District Court or, if the decision is made by a labor arbitrator, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. S.2123 - A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions.
Latest Action: 10/01/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill Text A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions. 10/1/2007--Introduced. Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 - Provides collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by states or local governments. Directs the Federal Labor Relations Authority (Authority) to determine whether state law provides specified rights and responsibilities for public safety officers, including: (1) granting public safety employees the right to form and join a labor organization which excludes management and supervisory employees, and which is, or seeks to be, recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for such employees; and (2) requiring public safety employers to recognize and agree to bargain with the employees' labor organization. Requires the Authority to issue in accordance with the public safety employee rights and responsibilities regulations establishing collective [...] show full description S.2092 - A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies.
Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12063) Bill Text A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies. 9/25/2007--Introduced. Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2007 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to increase the maximum amount per individual or corporation of unsecured claims ranked in the fourth (wages, salaries, or commissions) and fifth (employee benefit plan contributions) order of priority. Includes within the scope of a claim in bankruptcy certain equity securities held in a defined contribution plan for the benefit of certain individuals. Ranks in sixth order of priority the diminished value of debtor's equity securities held in a defined contribution plan if the employer or plan sponsor committed fraud regarding the plan. Permits within administrative expenses certain severance pay for termination or layoffs. Prohibits certain senior executive compensation from being disproportionate in [...] show full description H.R.3652 - To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies.
Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. Bill Text To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies. 9/25/2007--Introduced. Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2007 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to increase the maximum amount per individual or corporationof unsecured claims ranked in the fourth (wages, salaries, or commissions) and fifth (employee benefit plan contributions) order of priority. Includes within the scope of a claim in bankruptcy certain equity securities held in a defined contribution plan for the benefit of certain individuals.Ranks in sixth order of priority the diminished value of debtor's equity securities held in a defined contribution plan if the employer or plan sponsor committed fraud regarding the plan.Permits within administrative expenses certain severance pay for termination or layoffs.Prohibits certain senior executive compensation from being disproportionate in light of economic [...] show full description S.2064 - A bill to fund comprehensive programs to ensure an adequate supply of nurses.
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11665) Bill Text A bill to fund comprehensive programs to ensure an adequate supply of nurses. 9/18/2007--Introduced. Nurse Training and Retention Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to establish a partnership grant program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out comprehensive programs to provide education to nurses and create a pipeline to nursing for incumbent ancillary healthcare workers who wish to advance their careers.Includes as eligible to receive a grant: (1) a healthcare entity that is jointly administered by a healthcare employer and a labor union representing its employees and that carries out activities using labor management training funds; (2) an entity that operates a training program that is jointly administered by one or more healthcare providers or facilities, or a trade association of healthcare providers, and one or more organizations that represent the interests of direct care healthcare workers or staff nurses who have direct input as to the [...] show full description H.CON.RES.203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.
Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill Text Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran. 10/2/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Condemns the government of Iran for the arrest and imprisonment of Iranian union leaders Mahmoud Salehi and Mansour Osanloo and demands their immediate release. Expresses solidarity with the workers of Iran and stands with them, and with all Iranians, in their effort to bring political freedom and individual liberty to Iran. Calls on the Iranian regime to respect the right of Iranian workers to form independent associations and unions, as required by its membership in the International Labor Organization. H.R.3400 - To fund capital projects of State and local governments, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Bill Text To fund capital projects of State and local governments, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Rebuilding America's Infrastructure - Establishes the Federal Bank for Infrastructure Modernization. Authorizes the Bank to make loans to any state, local government, Indian tribe, and regional or multistate organization for the development of certain transportation- and educational- and water and hazardous treatment-related capital infrastructure facility projects. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to: (1) loan and borrower eligibility; and (2) compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Buy American Act, and the Davis-Bacon Act (wages) as they relate to the development of such projects. H.R.3413 - To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.
Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. Bill Text To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2007 - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an Indian tribe and located on its Indian lands is not considered an employer for purposes of such Act. H.R.3341 - To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by exempting health care professionals from the Federal antitrust laws in their negotiations with health plans and health insurance issuers.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1728-1729) Bill Text To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by exempting health care professionals from the Federal antitrust laws in their negotiations with health plans and health insurance issuers. 8/2/2007--Introduced.
Quality Health Care Coalition Act of 2007 - Exempts health care professionals that are negotiating with a health plan regarding contract terms under which the professionals provide health care items or services for which plan benefits are provided from federal antitrust laws in connection with such negotiations. Declares that this Act: (1) applies only to health care professionals excluded from the National Labor Relations Act; and (2) does not apply to such negotiations relating to Medicare or Medicaid programs, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), medical and dental care for members of the uniformed services, veterans' medical care, the federal employees health benefits program, or the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. S.1775 - A bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that no child is left behind.
Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9138-9140) Bill Text A bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that no child is left behind. 7/12/2007--Introduced. No Child Left Behind Act of 2007 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to revise programs created or amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and reauthorize them through FY2013. Permits states to: (1) use alternate academic achievement standards for disabled students; (2) incorporate student academic growth into calculations of adequate yearly progress (AYP); and (3) determine AYP for limited English proficient (LEP) students by excluding new arrivals and including former LEP students. Increases funds available for teaching, and developing enhanced assessments for, disabled and LEP children. Sets forth the method of calculating high school graduation rates, which shall factor into AYP determinations. Requires placing schools on academic alert status if they fail to make AYP for one year. Requires [...] show full description |
