H.R. 6139: Union Members Right to Know Act

This bill, titled the "Union Members Right to Know Act," aims to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to enhance transparency for union members regarding their collective bargaining agreements and the operations of their labor organizations.

Key Provisions

• Provision of Collective Bargaining Agreements

  The bill requires that within 18 months of its enactment, and annually thereafter, labor unions that have collective bargaining agreements must:

  • Provide each employee, whose rights are affected by the agreement, with a copy of that collective bargaining agreement.
  • Post and maintain all collective bargaining agreements on their official website.

• Member Disclosures

  The bill mandates that labor organizations must provide the following information to their members:

  • A copy of the "Union Members Right to Know Act," along with a summary of each title of the Act.
  • The constitution and bylaws of the union.

• Method of Disclosure

  Labor organizations are required to deliver the above information by:

  • Email or postal mail to any new member within 30 days of joining, starting 90 days after the Act's enactment.
  • Email or postal mail to all members at least once a year, beginning one year after the Act's enactment.
  • If the organization has a website, they must maintain a link on their homepage titled "Union Member Rights and Officer Responsibilities Under the LMRDA" to direct members to this information.

• Compliance Requirements

  The bill specifies compliance requirements for labor organizations:

  • Initial compliance must be certified to the Secretary of Labor within 180 days of the Act's enactment.
  • Ongoing compliance must be certified annually thereafter within the same timeframe.

• Regulatory Authority

  The Secretary of Labor is instructed to issue any necessary regulations to implement the amendments made by this bill within 180 days of its enactment.

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