WASHINGTON – Congressman Pat Ryan (D, NY-18) has voted for the Faster Labor Contracts Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up negotiations for first contracts between newly certified unions and employers.
Supporters say the bill would prevent companies from delaying contract talks after workers vote to unionize. According to Bloomberg Law, unions and employers take an average of 458 days to reach a first contract.
Ryan said the measure would help workers secure better pay, benefits and working conditions by requiring employers to negotiate more quickly. He called the legislation a bipartisan victory for working families and pledged continued support for workers’ rights to organize and collectively bargain.
“The Hudson Valley was built by our skilled trades unions. From the Bricklayers to the Carpenters to SEIU to the Letter Carriers, union members work tirelessly every day to help our communities run smoothly,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “When a new union forms, that first contract is critical to securing better hours, better working conditions, and better pay, which is why we too often see companies dragging their feet on a contract. With the Faster Labor Contracts Act, we’re closing a loophole that employers have used for far too long to squash union activity and will now force them to the negotiating table more quickly
The legislation is backed by a broad coalition of national labor organizations, including the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, United Auto Workers, United Steelworkers and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
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